Rhonda’s Promise, Inc. is excited to announce 
our Women’s History Month 2026 Keynote Speaker.
our Women’s History Month 2026 Keynote Speaker.Chief Latosha Clemons ~
Chief Latosha Clemons is the “first” in her family to join the fire service, a career she had not thought possible to pursue. She currently serves as the City of Forest Park’s first African American woman fire chief and is a strong advocate for high-quality leadership and professionalism.
Latosha Clemons was proudly appointed Interim City Manager on Aug. 18, 2025, by the Forest Park City Council. Clemons, who joined the city in December of 2020 as Forest Park’s first African American woman fire chief, officially began her new post in Sept. 2, 2025.
A strong advocate for high-quality leadership and professionalism, Clemons oversees the day-to-day operations of all municipal departments, including Finance, Public Works, Police, Fire and Emergency Services, Economic Development, Human Resources, and Information Technology.
