Rhonda Burns

AVP, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Nationwide

Rhonda Burns has been with Nationwide for 22 years and currently serves the organization as the Associate Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In this role, Rhonda is responsible for associate resource groups, business unit councils, program management, organizational capability building, learning (training), strategic sponsorships, talent optimization, reputational survey and award submissions.

Her previous experiences include roles in corporate campaign management, project management, strategic operations, direct marketing, regional operations and leader development program development. She is also a founding member of AWARE, the African-American female associate resource group here at Nationwide.

Rhonda received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Rhonda combines her personal and professional passion for inclusion as a driver for her work at

Nationwide, but also in the community through board service and volunteerism.