Rona McKinney
Program Manager
EdD Learning & Organizational Change
As program manager for the EdD-LOC, Rona McKinney oversees the day-to-day activities, logistics, and communications for the program. Ms. McKinney coordinates event planning and management to make each event an unforgettable experience for EdD-LOC students.
Ms. McKinney manages the program’s six immersions each year, when online students spend several days on campus meeting together and consulting with their professors. She also plans and oversees three graduation receptions per year, coordinating everything from catering to venue décor to create a special experience for students and their families as they celebrate the significant milestone of earning a doctoral degree.
Ms. McKinney also coordinates work with various vendors for program supplies and branding and facilitates faculty travel.
A Baylor employee since 1989, Ms. McKinney has been in this position since 2021. Prior to that, she worked in the School of Education’s (SOE) Dean’s Office for 20 years and the Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation while it was part of the SOE; in the Baylor Admissions Office; and in Financial Aid.
In her free time, Ms. McKinney enjoys spending time with her grandson, Kelby.