Rhonda Roberts

HR Director at Ascension
Ascension

Rhonda has led efforts in executive recruitment, leadership development, and HR curriculum design, always aligning people strategies with organizational mission and business outcomes. A former chair of Ascension’s HR Diversity Council, Rhonda has championed inclusive practices that strengthen culture and engagement. Known for delivering practical, forward-thinking solutions, she now speaks to HR professionals in the public and nonprofit sectors, helping them address complex challenges with clarity, creativity, and action.

 

Presentations During This Conference:

Breakout Session (repeat): Culture by Design: The HR Blueprint for Driving Engagement - Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 11 AM

Presentation Slides

Handout - Culture Action Plan Worksheet

In mission-driven workplaces, culture isn’t accidental, it’s built with intention. In this interactive session, HR professionals from the public and nonprofit sectors will explore how to design workplace cultures that foster real engagement, alignment, and retention.

You’ll learn how to assess your current culture, identify key engagement drivers, and develop actionable strategies tailored to your organization’s mission and values. Walk away with a practical toolkit — a culture snapshot, guiding questions, and an engagement blueprint to lead culture change with clarity and confidence.

Breakout Session: Culture by Design: The HR Blueprint for Driving Engagement - Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 9:45 AM

Presentation Slides

Handout - Culture Action Plan Worksheet

In mission-driven workplaces, culture isn’t accidental, it’s built with intention. In this interactive session, HR professionals from the public and nonprofit sectors will explore how to design workplace cultures that foster real engagement, alignment, and retention.

You’ll learn how to assess your current culture, identify key engagement drivers, and develop actionable strategies tailored to your organization’s mission and values. Walk away with a practical toolkit—a culture snapshot, guiding questions, and an engagement blueprint to lead culture change with clarity and confidence.