Civic Engagement
Leadership & Governance
Participates in redevelopment discussions, corridor improvement strategies, and community-based economic development initiatives across St. Louis County and surrounding markets.
Supports public-private collaboration, zoning review conversations, and neighborhood reinvestment efforts through civic board leadership and regional engagement.
Community Leadership
Vice President
Ferguson Special Business District
Strategic oversight of corridor activation and business district revitalization initiatives.
Board Member
Ferguson Police Community Council
Strengthening community–police relationships through transparency, accountability, and collaborative dialogue.
Community Outreach Board
EarthDance Farms
Supporting sustainable agriculture and community engagement through land stewardship.
Head Trustee
Mt. Ivory Missionary Baptist Church
Financial oversight, governance, and institutional planning for the faith community.
Founder & COO
New Avenue Incorporated
Organizational leadership and operational strategy for community development initiatives.
U.S. Army Veteran
Veteran Leadership
Kalonda’s veteran background shapes her disciplined approach to leadership, financial stewardship, risk review, and coordinated project implementation.
The leadership principles developed through military service—mission focus, structured planning, and coordinated execution—now guide her work in real estate development, community-based initiatives, and civic involvement across St. Louis County and surrounding areas.
Training & Development
Credentials
Urban Land Institute (ULI REDI Cohort Graduate)
NAREB Developers Academy — Phase III
United States Army Veteran
Neighborhood Leadership Fellows — 2025
Women In Business Cohort – Grace Hill (Graduate)