In her role, Rucker will lead and implement the USOPC's workforce diversity, equity and inclusion strategies, focusing on identifying and addressing inhibitors that prevent progress in this area. 

She is set to collaborate with peers and stakeholders to develop leadership talent pipelines to benefit the larger Olympic and Paralympic family. 

Rucker will also manage the "Educate, Engage and Enact" series that provides education and sharing of ideas on topics such as unconscious bias, intersectionality and fostering belonging at the USOPC. 

"We are thrilled to welcome Nitra to the Team USA family, and we are grateful our search led us to her and her strong knowledge and background in this important field," said USOPC chief people officer Bobbi McPherson.

"It's imperative that we make impactful change at the USOPC, and in the Olympic and Paralympic Movements, and we have the utmost confidence in Nitra’s ability to make us a stronger and more representative community."

Rucker has a wealth of knowledge in diversity, equity and inclusion. 

With more than 20 years of work with KeyCorp, Rucker most recently held the role of vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion engagement manager.

Under Rucker's leadership, KeyCorp was named the 2020 National Diversity Council top company for employee resource groups.

"It's a huge honour to join the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee to lead its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, both internally and across the Olympic and Paralympic Movements in the United States," said Rucker. 

"The Olympic and Paralympic community is incredibly diverse and has a great opportunity to be a leader in recognising the power of that diversity to create better and stronger movements. 

"I'm incredibly passionate about this area and am eager to learn how best to bring forth my background and experience to benefit Team USA athletes, and all who work to support them."