Background Biography

EDUCATION:​

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• Ronda's BGS Bachelor's Degree is a 3-way degree in sociology, business administration, and psychology from University of Texas at Dallas (1978).​​

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• M.S. – Master’s of Science Degree in Applied Social Research and Evaluation Methodology (Texas Christian University: social-psychology & health behavior research & evaluation methods. Thesis: clinical problem solving in medicine. Minor in business strategic planning and research research assessment. Graduated top of class (summa cum laude) 1982.​​

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• (Honorary D.D. Doctorate of Divinity) Licensed ordained minister and honorary degree recognition for significant life work and clinical experience in healing and consciousness studies; Universal Life Church, 2005. 

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CORPORATE CONSULTING WORK:​

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in her late 20's, post graduate school and a couple starter (eye opening) jobs, Ronda founded InfoVision Systems, a corporate consulting firm specializing in integrated strategic planning, market research, and program evaluation. Over the next 30 years, she led high-level projects for cities, national and international corporations, and organizations within the medical, hospitality and arts sectors.

Early in her career, Ronda consulted for major institutions including Panasonic Japan, The Mentor Corporation, Medical Planning Associates, TCU's Office of Development and Organizational Research Institute, and Laventhol & Horwath Health Division.

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Upon moving from Los Angeles to Ojai, California, Ronda was Marketing Director Consultant for the internationally renowned (and financially struggling) Ojai Music Festival, where she oversaw board and donor development, public and press relations, and special events marketing. Her firm was also commissioned by numerous cities—including Santa Barbara, Solvang, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Oxnard, Monterey and Ventura County Economic Development —to conduct tourism and economic development analysis and strategic branding. She was a frequent keynote speaker at city/county consortia on economic development and tourism strategy. In the late 1990s, her firm developed market strategy and customer/employee satisfaction programs for luxury hospitality brands, including the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa (a Crown Holding).

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ARTISTIC & POETIC PRESENCE:

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For nearly three decades until 2020, while living in Ojai, California, Ronda was a recognized working artist, poet, and visionary. Her large-scale performance and social commentary art installations, along with ceramic sculpture—including her acclaimed Beatrice Wood series—were featured in juried shows such as the Ojai Studio Artists Tour, and exhibited in galleries across California, Texas, and New York. Many of her works are held in private collections in the U.S. and internationally.  Sampling of Art Works.

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CONSCIOUSNESS, HEALTH & WELLNESS:

 

Ronda has dedicated most of her life to an ongoing study in conscious awareness, health and wellness sciences, and depth psychology.

 

Her extensive postgraduate and independent studies include:​

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• Integrative and functional medicine research

• Brain chemistry and advances in neuroscience

• Eastern healing and wisdom practices

• Depth psychology, art therapy, and physical fitness

• Wellness methods and evolving technologies

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Ronda has directly guided hundreds of one-on-one clients and thousands of readers through her acclaimed SoulArts® Process of Awakening and Couples Soul-Communication Methods—offering profound tools for transformation, emotional healing, and hole-life integration. 

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BOOKS & PUBLISHED WRITINGS:​

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Remembering Who You Really Are: The Journey of Awakening from the Dark Night of Soul (Amazon)
- A modern spiritual classic chronicling Ronda’s own passage through health crisis and her (unanticipated) transition from corporate consultant to internationally-sought mentor and spiritual teacher.

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The Art of Living Your Destiny: A Guidebook for the Journey of Soul (Amazon)
- A practical introduction to Ronda’s unique SoulArts Process of Awakening™ as a guidebook helping readers initiate their own inner wisdom in every day real life. 

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Home Study Portal (online)
- A rich collection of Ronda's contemplative writings, audio meditations, guided practices, video interviews, and links to her YouTube channel with select library of leading authorities in health & wellness.

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FINDING HOME & CURRENT CREATIVE INTERESTS:

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Ronda shares her life and spiritual retreat work with her husband and business partner, Mattawe P. Clements - founder/owner of a uniquely-personalized high net worth financial investment management firm; their two King Charles dogs; "Keto the Supreme cat" and a host of wild turkey, bull frogs, raptors, and the seasonal beauties of Ashland nature!

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In 2023, after devoting 3 years living with Ronda's parents in their family home until they passed (together in their home, side by side, and only 70 hours apart!) Ronda and Matt traveled the country by RV along with their 2 dogs and cat on board for several months ...until finally finding what was clearly their new HOME: Ashland, Oregon - where both are "crazy excited" to step in and contribute their unique life skills to the many wonderful people and service organizations of stunningly wonderful Ashland community.

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Favorite home activities for Ronda include all visual arts; presenting (and savoring!) “healthy decadent” meals; designing creative events and soulful living spaces; poetic canvass works, ceramic sculpture, athletic leisure clothing design; and continuing her work in social commentary through mixed media and installation art. Music is a daily joy—ranging from symphonic classics to country ballads (though rapping remains off the table). Ronda also deeply enjoys diving into the latest clinical research on aging, neurological wellness, integrative health technologies, nutrition, and movement. You’ll often find her attending classes at Ashland’s world-class YMCA, or hosting entrepreneurial gatherings and visionary brainstorms at their beloved home near Emigrant Lake.

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Ronda is available for select consulting, event design/hosting and private transformational mentoring and retreats for individuals, couples, and organizations seeking meaningful change.

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