Who We Are | Leadership

Neel Gonuguntla
President

As President of ReadyToWork®, Neel Gonuguntla supervises operations and business development, as well as the increasing administrative, regulatory, legal and planning initiatives associated with the rapid growth we’re experiencing. Neel has an  impressive resume of education, professional and civic experience.
Neel earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Boston University. She graduated from Baylor University’s dual studies program earning her Juris Doctorate and MBA degrees.

Cherri Darthard
Vice President of Business Development

With more than 25 years of professional experience, as Vice President of Business Development for ReadyToWork®, Cherri Darthard is responsible for client relationship and sales management. She ensures that the community is aware of the benefits that RTW offers to individuals, organizations and communities.
Cherri earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Texas in Denton.

 

Rich Nassar
Lead Transition Coordinator

As Lead Transition Coordinator for ReadyToWork®, Richard is responsible for preparing students to successfully transition to sustainable post-secondary career and college options. Additionally, Rich is responsible for leading and managing a group of employees responsible for working with students throughout the State of Texas. He is particularly well-suited for his position, having completed college internships at local churches and community organizations, Richard dedicated his first years out of his Master’s program to working with inner-city youth.
Richard earned a Master’s in Management and a Bachelor’s in Psychology and Sociology from Dallas Baptist University.

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