Meet Our Team
Rhonda Chandler, Founder/ Executive Director
Rhonda Chandler is the Founder/ Executive Director of Lovin The Skin I’m In established in 2020. The organization’s mission is to empower and uplift Black and Brown girls by providing access and exposure to opportunities that develop their talents, gifts and leadership skills.
A wife, mother and Social Worker for over twenty years, Rhonda grew up in Connecticut as an only child. She obtained her undergraduate degree in Sociology from Southern Connecticut State University and her Masters of Social Work from Clark Atlanta University. Early on, Rhonda knew she wanted to work with children in some capacity. During her career she has worked in various employment settings advocating for the voiceless and working with individuals birth through 90+ years of age. She has experience in crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, individual/family therapy, problem solving, serving on multidisciplinary teams, collaborating and connecting with families and organizations. She volunteers at her church in the local community.
Rhonda feels she is living and walking in her purpose by leading the mission and vision of Lovin The Skin I’m In and is determined to be a part of the solution for youth of color in N.E. Wisconsin.
Miriam Brabham, Program Director
Miriam is proud to serve as the Program Director for Lovin the Skin I’m In, a non-profit serving black girls in Northeast Wisconsin. Miriam holds a BA from Western Illinois University in Political Science Pre-Law. As a Benjamin A. Gilman Scholar Miriam studied abroad where she found her love for travel and experiencing the world.
Miriam is passionate about improving her community through engagement and action. She believes through storytelling we can not only learn about each other, but we can understand each other.
Makaela Ray, Virtual Assistant
Makaela currently serves as the Virtual Assistant for Lovin The Skin I’m In and is responsible for social media management and administrative tasks. She has over three years of experience supporting small businesses and nonprofits with content creation, email management, and digital organization. Prior to this role she was a Legal Assistant, where she gained experience in communication and administrative skills.
As a stay-at-home mom to two boys, Makaela values flexibility and loves helping others stay organized and focused on what matters most.