Staci Patterson Rucker, Esq.

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Executive Vice President, Inclusion & Belonging at The Weber Shandwick Collective

Atlanta Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Staci Patterson Rucker, Esq. is the Executive Vice President of Inclusion & Belonging at The Weber Shandwick Collective. A graduate of Howard University and Harvard Law School, she leverages her extensive background as a former law school dean at the University of Cincinnati and University of Dayton to drive systemic change and cultivate inclusive workplace cultures.

Personality Overview

Upfront

Judgemental

Hard To Convince

They care equally about the product and its potential impact.  They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.

Topics They Care About

Inclusive Workplace Cultures
Her career has been dedicated to fostering environments where everyone can succeed, moving from academia to a corporate leadership role focused on inclusion and belonging.
Student Affairs & Mentorship
Spent over a decade in student affairs at law schools, showing a deep commitment to student well-being, academic support, and mentorship for the next generation.
DE&I Strategy
As EVP, Inclusion & Belonging at a major global communications agency, she is a key strategist for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Media Appearances

Staci has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2025
Executive Vice President, Inclusion & Belonging at The Weber Shandwick Collective
9-2021 - 4-2025
Senior Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Weber Shandwick
9-2016 - 6-2021
Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, Student Affairs and Diversity (College of Law) at University of Cincinnati
5-2013 - 8-2016
Dean of Students & Associate Professor of Academic Success at University of Dayton School of Law
8-2007 - 4-2013
Director of Academic Success & Lecturer in Law at University of Dayton School of Law

Education

J.D. from Harvard Law School
Bachelor of Arts from Howard University

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Insights For Selling To Staci

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stress on the business value that your product offers
  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions
  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic

DONT's

  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Staci is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Staci

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Staci move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Staci take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

You And Staci

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