Rheaana Guess

Rheaana is vice president and people and diversity officer at Delta Dental of Illinois. In addition to overseeing human resources, she is responsible for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives, including trainings and programming, employee development, affinity and mentoring programs to foster an inclusive culture that will attract, hire and retain a diverse workforce. A three-time Northwestern University graduate and licensed attorney, she has more than 15 years of labor and employment law experience with a specific focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Blog posts by this Author:

• Employee Spotlight: Q&A with Louisa Brito for Hispanic Heritage Month

  Louisa Brito is manager of enterprise sales administration and small business account management at Delta Dental of Illinois. She first began working here in May 2000 and shares about her experiences with the company, her heritage and more in this Q&A.

• Making a difference in your business through diversity, equity and inclusion

  At Delta Dental of Illinois, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is more than hiring and retaining a diverse pool of talented professionals. It’s also creating a workplace environment where employees feel seen, heard and respected.

• Recognizing Employee Appreciation Day, Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

  Our Culture and Engagement Team and the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Team sent all of our employees a treat today in celebration. The teams chose a cookie from Moose & Me Bakery in commemoration of March’s Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

• Establishing a culture of diversity and commemorating Black History Month

  As the first vice president and people and diversity officer at Delta Dental of Illinois, and a Black woman, shaping and driving our company’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) journey has been an incredible experience.

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