Rhonda Jean is a rural founder and community systems builder focused on making local communities more visible, connected, and resilient.

She is the founder of Nearby Nearby, a rural-first local discovery platform that helps people easily find businesses, events, parks, and services that are truly nearby, and the Nearby Nearby Network, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening community resilience and disaster readiness. Together, her work bridges technology, local economies, and real-world community needs—especially in rural America.

Rhonda’s background includes disaster response coordination, rural data infrastructure, and community-led innovation. She works closely with towns, counties, small businesses, and nonprofit partners to build systems that serve people before, during, and after disruption.