Rasheda D.

Rasheda D. has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades. Rasheda currently holds the position of Director of Labor Relations at the City of Minneapolis, a role they have held since March 2023. Prior to this, they served as Interim Director of Labor Relations from November 2022 to March 2023. Before joining the City of Minneapolis, Rasheda worked at Hennepin Healthcare, where they held the position of Labor Relations Partner Senior from February 2018 to July 2021. At Hennepin Healthcare, they collaborated with Human Resources and business unit leaders to negotiate labor contracts and served as a resource for contract interpretation and grievance resolution. Rasheda also worked as a Labor Relations Consultant at Hennepin Healthcare from November 2014 to July 2021, where they analyzed and responded to labor information requests. Prior to their time at Hennepin Healthcare, Rasheda gained administrative experience as an Administrative Assistant at Allina Hospitals & Clinics from November 2000 to November 2014 and at Mount Olivet Care view Home from January 1997 to January 1999. Overall, Rasheda D. has extensive experience in labor relations and administrative roles, demonstrating their expertise in negotiating contracts, resolving grievances, and providing support to employees and leaders.

Rasheda D. began their education history in 2004 at North Hennepin College in Brooklyn Park, where they pursued an Associate's degree in Arts. Rasheda completed their studies in 2007. Following this, they attended Metro State University from 2010 to 2012, earning a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources and Individualized Studies with a focus on Business Management.

In 2015, Rasheda pursued a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration at Concordia University-St. Paul, which they completed in 2016.

Currently, Rasheda is enrolled at Concordia University-St. Paul and is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Leadership and Administration, with no specified end year provided for this program. Rasheda is expected to earn their PhD in the near future.