Loronda C. Giddens is an Army veteran who worked as a corporate professional for over a decade before transitioning to state government. She is an experienced human services professional with a strong background in mental health counseling, case management, and substance abuse prevention. Loronda has an extensive history of working with at-risk youth in group homes and the juvenile justice system. Giddens spent 3 years as Chairperson of Work Group 4: Keeping At-Risk Youth Safe on the Georgia Statewide Human Trafficking Task Force.  She currently works as a Special Projects Manager with the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice. 

Loronda went from training Fortune 500 corporations on financial services to becoming a P.O.S.T. Certified Instructor.  She is a national conference speaker who educates on workplace wellness, personal development, professional development, financial wellness and youth empowerment.  

Giddens earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science and a Master of Arts degree in Forensic Psychology.  She is a self-published author of “Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life:  A Pathway Revealing 365 Hidden Treasures," "Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life:  Inspiring Quotes to Live By," and "Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life:  143 Inspiring Quotes to Live By.”  Loronda is also Founder and CEO of EnerPeace Creations, a business that provides training and speaking services. She is the Creator, Host, and Producer of an internationally syndicated podcast called Peeling Back the Layer of Your Life®.