Rhonda Holstein has decades of experience serving youth in our region, spanning from being a Head Start Educator, working with the 21st Century Community Learning Center program in Pontiac, and with Wayne State University’s College of Nursing C2 Pipeline Program supporting high school students in Oakland County. Rhonda attended the University of Michigan Dearborn and has extensive professional development experience with the High Scope Education Research Foundation. She also has been an equestrian for 45+ years with an interest in dressage and biomechanics for the horse and rider. As DHP’s Program Operations Manager, Rhonda is looking forward to continuing to serve youth and families in the city of Detroit by maintaining a high-quality afterschool learning environment.

Born and raised in Detroit, Nicole Ryans has been a servant-leader for 30 years. Growing up at and attending St. Cecilia Catholic School, following college she returned to work there as a teacher, administrator, and later as the Assistant Athletic Director of their world-famous Ceciliaville Athletics Program. She has a genuine interest in the growth and development of Detroit Horse Power, and works to support their mission of providing unique opportunities to Detroit youths. Through commitment to DHP’s vision, and by exemplifying the P.E.R.C.S. traits in all that she does, “Nikki” is dedicated to the successful operation of the program and to the life-enhancing benefits offered to everyone involved.