Rhonda Walker Biography and Wikipedia
Rhonda Walker is an award-winning American journalist currently serving as a weekday morning news anchor for WDIV Channel 4 News based in Detroit, Michigan. She is also the co-founder and CEO of an organization formed to support women’s education and personal development called the Rhonda Walker Foundation. Rhonda is also recognized as the ex-wife of former NFL star Derrick Walker.
Rhonda Walker Age and Birthday
How old is Rhonda? Rhonda is 56 years old as of 2024. She was born on November 21, 1968, in Lansing, Michigan, United States. Her birthday is celebrated on 21st November every year. Her zodiac birth sign is Scorpio. READ: Karen Drew
Rhonda Walker Education | High School
Rhonda studied at a local high school based in Detroit, her native state. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism and Communications from Michigan State University.
Rhonda Walker Height
Walker stands at an average height of 5 feet 11 (1.80 m) inches. She also maintains an average body weight of around 80 kilograms. Her eye color is brown while her hair color is black. However, information regarding her other body measurements is currently under review.
Rhonda Walker Nationality and Ethnicity
Rhonda holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. She was born and brought up in Detroit, Michigan, United States. She belongs to the White-American ethnicity/heritage/ancestry.
Rhonda Walker Family | Parents
Rhonda is the daughter of (father) Dr. Ronald Gillium and (mother) Harriette Gillium. However, more information about her parents is currently not publicly available. Walker grew up alongside her sister Robin Gillium and one brother named Ron Gillium.
Rhonda Walker Husband
Is Rhonda Married? Rhonda is currently married to her husband Jason Drumheller. The couple got married through a private wedding ceremony on August 31, 2019, at California Wine Country in Sonoma. They began dating privately in 2014 and later got engaged in September 2018.
Rhonda Engagement Ring
In September 2018, Rhonda surprised her fans and viewers on air after she finally revealed her engagement ring. She continued to reveal that her fiance Jason Drumheller was the one who proposed to her in a very romantic way. Everyone was shocked to hear that Rhonda and Jason began dating privately in 2014 before finally getting engaged. READ: Ashley ShahAhmadi
Rhonda Walker First Husband
Walker was previously married to her first husband Derrick Walker, a former NFL star. The two finalized their divorce in 2012 due to irreconcilable differences. In 2018, Rhonda announced that she was engaged to her new lover Jason Drumheller.
Rhonda Walker Foundation
The Rhonda Walker Foundation is a nonprofit organization that was founded by Rhonda in order to empower various inner-city girls in Detroit to access the best education and achieve other necessities that girls require to achieve their dreams and goals. The girls are also nominated for admission into the foundation’s five-year comprehensive Girls into Women Program.
Rhonda Walker WDIV Channel 4 Detroit
Rhonda currently serves as a morning news co-anchor on WDIV’s morning newscasts. She joined the station in 2003 as a 2:00 am in the morning news anchor at another local station before becoming a co-anchor at WDIV. Rhonda’s career officially kicked off after she earned a bachelor’s degree in communication from Michigan State University. READ: Penelope Ferry
Her enthusiastic reports and news updates have earned her attention, trust and credibility from the Detroit community and its environs. She has also made various appearances as a motivational speaker and as an active Detroit Charity supporter. Additionally, she is a Board Trustee at Harper/Hutzel and Detroit Receiving Hospitals as well as a member of the Renaissance Chapter of the Links.
Rhonda Walker Salary
Rhonda working as a correspondent news anchor for WDIV Channel 4 based in Michigan, Detroit earns an annual salary ranging from $75,000 – $98,000.
Rhonda Channel 4 Surgery Illness
In July 2019, Rhonda revealed to the public that she underwent surgery and she was in the 6th week of recovery after it was done in June the same year. Reasons, why she had to go for surgery, are still unknown but Rhonda is happy and her health is stable in 2021.
Rhonda WDIV House
Rhonda is a resident of Detroit, Michigan. However, information regarding her house is currently not publicly available. Nevertheless, more details about her house will be updated once it is confirmed available.
