The breadth of Rhodes’ responsibilities are immense, but she handles them with ease. She was challenged more than ever this year as Charter saw growth in fiber cuts culminating in a June 15 event that saw 13 cables with more than 2,600 individual fibers cut. She has worked directly with local, state and federal forces to grow awareness of these crimes and advocate for new laws addressing them. Through partnerships with the likes of Crimestoppers and law enforcement, Rhodes’ team also this year uncovered a New York City-based ring of individuals posing as Spectrum workers and selling services on jailbroken modems.
If you could bring one female historical figure into today’s corporate world, who do you think would thrive and why? If Helen Keller were in the workforce today, I’m confident that her ability to dispel doubts, overcome challenges and create opportunities for herself and others would make her a success. I imagine she’d use today’s technology to expand access and opportunities for many.
What is the one piece of advice you would give young women entering the business world today? I work with early-career professionals as a sounding board, mentor and voice of experience. I encourage them build their networks by all means possible – through professional, personal, family and community connections. From there, support one another and find ways to collaborate around shared skills, ideas and goals. It’s an honor to offer guidance and watch their growth and success.