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Our mission is to administer charitable, educational, civic and philanthropic services to needy and deserving citizens of the community. To provide highly accessible community resource for individuals and families in crisis.
- Support people in extreme need
- Largest global crowdfunding community
- Make the world a better place
- Share your love for community
Our Vision
Knowledge is Power
We hope to inspire lifelong learning to help strengthen and empower our communities with our end goal being able to eradicate unemployment and poverty in the world.
About Us
Our Story
Ready Set Dream Big was created by founder, Dr. Ronda Dillon, who experienced first-hand the power of a community coming together to help her reach her dreams. At a young age, her community and church saw her leadership potential and gave her the tools, training, and financial resources to explore new possibilities and utilize her God-given capabilities
All around the world, people possess unique abilities or skills that would allow them to soar but lack of knowledge, money, support, or resources hold them back. Ready Set Dream Big Community Outreach was birthed out of the desire to pay it forward. This organization will help empower others to reach their dreams and overcome the difficulties and obstacles that have blocked them in the past. So join us in our mission to help needy and deserving citizens reach reach their potential because it’s never to late to reach your dreams.
If we want to live in a better world, then it’s up to us to empower our communities and make it happen. –
Founder…Ronda Dillon
Our Board Members
Meet the Founder
Dr. Ronda Dillon / Founder
Executive Director
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Ronda Dillon
Dr. Ronda Dillon, is the Founder and Executive Director of Ready Set Dream Big Community Outreach, Inc. This is a non-profit community driven organization dedicated to assisting under-served youth and adults reach their dreams through education, training and entrepreneurship. Raised in South Bend, IN, Ronda participated in community and church programs throughout the city alongside her mother, a social worker, and her grandparents, founders of Faith Baptist Church.
At a young age,the importance of education was encouraged and stressed in her household. After graduating from high school, Ronda moved to Louisiana an obtained a B.S. of Computer Science from Southern University, in Baton Rouge, LA. Hearing that Atlanta was the “City of Dreams” she packed up after graduation and headed south excited about starting her new journey. She is an IT Consultant, for Fortune 500 companies, and a Small Business owner in Real Estate development and property management. She has completed her Masters of Business Administration from Kennesaw State University, in Kennesaw, GA and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Healthcare Administration from Virginia University of Lynchburg, Lynchburg, VA.
In addition to operating Ready Set Dream Big, she is an active participant in multiple community service projects and a member of professional organizations throughout Georgia. Her generosity spreads internationally where she volunteers in under-served schools and donates her time and resources to end poverty and promote education.
Her sense of community service was ingrained in her at an early age as she watched her mother create Urban League programs for young girls. At Faith Baptist Church, in South Bend, IN she watched her grandparent’s tireless efforts of dedication running church programs, like Joy Club, to unite the community and give kids a safe place to play.
When COVID hit in 2020 she saw jobs eliminated leaving her friends, family, and community with no path to earn a living due to their lack of skills. During her career she acquired invaluable experiences and knowledge and she wants to see more youth and adults exposed to the same opportunity. There is a great population of crime, social and economic issues in many neighborhoods; many minority youth are incarcerated or victims of senseless violence. She understands the importance of education and her desire is to be apart of the solution by helping others succeed in reaching their dreams. As a scholarship recipient herself she wants to give the same chance that was provided to her during her high school and collegiate years.
After years of contemplation, the strong desire to start a non-profit organization to benefit her community and others led to the formation of Ready Set Dream Big Community Outreach, Inc. In December of 2021, her dream was realized and the non-profit organization became a fully formed 501(C)(3) with great support from her community, family and friends
Dr. Ronda Dillon – Chief Executive Officer / Executive Director Atlanta, GA
Our Board Members
Meet the Board
Secretary
Atlanta, GA
Autumn Dillon
Autumn Dillon, is a dynamic an accomplished business and organizational leader, and results-driven entrepreneur who brings over a decade of cross-industry experience in data-driven decision-making, relationship management, and long-term business development. With a career that includes high-impact leadership roles at Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, and Fiserv, Autumn has a proven track record of driving operational excellence, leading cross-functional teams, and developing client-focused solutions that scale.
As former Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Goldman Sachs, Autumn cultivated deep relationships with national clients and helped shape data-informed strategies that accelerated business performance. At Bank of America, she served as VP of Process Design, leading global training programs and optimizing performance systems to support thousands of employees. At Fiserv, her leadership in client services transformed service delivery and strengthened enterprise trust.
In addition to her corporate work, Autumn is the Founder and CEO of BellaCoco, a lifestyle and wellness brand created to empower women through intentional self-care, and CocoLittle Things, a boutique company that promotes creative development and confidence in children. Both brands reflect her commitment to legacy, equity, and holistic empowerment for women and families.
As a board member, Autumn brings a strategic, thoughtful approach grounded in experience and heart. Her strengths include:
Strategic planning and vision alignment
Organizational design and team development
Data-driven decision-making
Stakeholder engagement and relationship building
Equity-centered entrepreneurship and community outreach
With her ability to bridge enterprise strategy and community impact, Autumn is a valuable asset to any mission-driven organization seeking sustainable growth, inclusive leadership, and measurable transformation.
Board Member
ATLANTA, GA
Renee Smith
Renee Smith is a purpose-driven entrepreneur, visionary leader, and values-based strategist whose life and work are rooted in spiritual conviction and service. With over a decade of success in the logistics and dispatch industry, she brings a powerful blend of operational expertise, resilience, and big-picture thinking to every endeavor.
Known for her integrity, faith, and unwavering work ethic, Renee has built a reputation as a builder—not just of businesses, but of people, dreams, and legacies. As a board member of Ready, Set, Dream Big, she brings both experience and heart, driven by a passion to equip the next generation to lead with purpose, overcome limitations, and unlock their full potential.
Her greatest strengths include strategic leadership, team development, solution-oriented thinking, and an ability to navigate complex challenges with clarity and compassion. Renee’s commitment to excellence, community, and long-term impact makes her a powerful force in any room she enters.
Board Member
Atlanta, GA
Cierra Robbins
Cierra Robbins is a forward-thinking cybersecurity specialist and entrepreneurial leader who brings a rare blend of technical acumen, creative vision, and community-focused passion to every role she steps into. A recent graduate of the Year Up program, Cierra has launched her career in the banking industry as a cybersecurity professional, where she plays a critical role in safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining system integrity in high-stakes financial environments.
In addition to her growing influence in the tech space, Cierra is the founder and CEO of HairByCierra, a thriving beauty brand committed to helping women feel confident, empowered, and stylish. Through her business, she not only delivers top-tier beauty services but also creates space for self-expression, transformation, and entrepreneurial inspiration.
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