Nitra N. Rucker has extensive experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion roles, with a focus on talent management. Currently, they are the VP of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Talent at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), where they lead the development and execution of strategies in these areas. Prior to this, Nitra held the position of Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion & Talent Acquisition at USOPC.
Before their time at USOPC, Nitra worked at KeyBank for several years in various roles. Nitra N. served as the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Engagement Manager, responsible for driving the company's DE&I employee initiatives. Additionally, they were the VP, Management Associate Program Manager, overseeing the bank's management associate program.
Earlier in their career, Nitra worked in different positions at KeyBank, including VP, Sourcing Strategist Supplier Diversity, AVP, Sourcing Strategist, and Finance Analyst, Corporate Sourcing and Procurement. Nitra N. also gained experience as a Finance Analyst at Nestlé S.A.
Throughout their work experience, Nitra has demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing strategies related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as talent acquisition and management.
Nitra N. Rucker holds an MBA in Marketing from Cleveland State University. Nitra N. obtained their Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Kent State University. Nitra also completed the Math and Science for Minority Students (MS)2 Program at Phillips Academy from 1989 to 1991. In 2023, they participated in the LSI - Tuck Executive Leadership Program at Tuck Executive Education at Dartmouth. Additionally, Nitra obtained a certification in Mental Health First Aid from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing in February 2023.
May, 2022 - present
October, 2020