Cheronda White (she/her)

Cheronda White is a mission-driven corporate engagement professional with deep experience building strategic partnerships that create pathways to economic mobility for young adults. In her role as Associate Director of Corporate Engagement at Year Up United, Cheronda serves as a trusted advisor to employer partners across Detroit, helping them address early-career talent needs while advancing workforce diversity and inclusion goals.

With expertise spanning business development, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration, Cheronda develops internship-to-employment pipelines that integrate seamlessly into corporate environments. She is known for her ability to engage senior leaders, navigate complex organizational structures, and create mutually beneficial solutions that support both business outcomes and learner success. Her leadership is marked by empathy, strategic insight, and a commitment to strengthening Detroit’s workforce ecosystem. In her personal time, Cheronda considers herself "just a girl from the city" who enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.