Rodrick Echols is a dedicated and skilled development professional with a strong commitment to serving people and supporting their creative, entrepreneurial, and social interests. With over a decade of experience, he is known for his integrity and enthusiasm in all his endeavors. Rodrick's expertise lies in development, pastoral ministry, public speaking, ministry organization and implementation, radio broadcasting, and strategies for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

He pursued his education at top institutions, earning a Master's in Divinity from Boston University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Brown University. Rodrick has contributed his talents and leadership to various reputable organizations throughout his career.

He has held roles such as Pastor at Neighborhood Congregational Church, Pastor of Congregational Development at Fairview Community Church of Orange County, and Major Gifts Advisor at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Additionally, he served as Associate Director of Development, Major Gifts at the University of California, San Diego, and Development Director, Professional Services at United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley in Boston.

Rodrick has also worked as Senior Relationship Manager, Professional Services at United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley, Gospel Program Director at both 88.7 WJMF-FM Radio in Smithfield, RI, and 95.5 WBRU-FM Radio in Providence, RI. Furthermore, he held positions such as Development Manager at City Year Rhode Island and Development Associate at Brown University.