NAIFA’s Diversity Symposium Explores the Importance of Creating Opportunity for All

fter being virtual the past two years, NAIFA was thrilled to be in person for the 2022 Diversity Symposium. For the seventh year, the annual event featured a lineup of influential leaders in the industry and DEI space. Sessions included:

• “Recruiting & Retaining Next Generation Talent;” with Kristin Dorm, Vice President, Agency Growth & Development, OneAmerica, Dennis Martin, President, Individual Life & Financial Service, OneAmerica, and Chris Gandy, LACP, Loyal Member

Since 2003, Founder of Midwest Legacy Group

• “Defend Not Offend® How to Be Yourself without Annoying Others;” Angela White, Loyal Member Since 2017, Regional Recruiting Director, Equitable

• “Womanthology: The Behaviors that Change Us;” Toni Gonzales, LACP, Loyal Member Since 2017, Vice President Recruiting, Development and Sales, Ohio National Financial Services

• “Underserved Does Not Mean Under-Funded;” Richie Marrero, Jr.,

Loyal Member Since 2020, Benefits Specialist, 360 Benefits, LLC

• “Bringing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to the Forefront;” Lined Mason, Loyal Member Since 2018, Vice President, Policy Services, Ameritas

• “Representing Main Street USA: Why Advocacy Matters;” Ron Adams, MACL, Vice President, Northwestern Mutual

If you were unable to attend the symposium, recordings of the session are available on-demand at NAIFA’s Talent Development Center, tdc.naifa.org.