The following message was distributed by Pam Blalock, head of Affiliated Distribution, on January 14, 2021:
NLG’s Women’s Inclusion Network (WIN) is delighted to recognize Brittany Russo as the 2021 Field Lead for WIN! Brittany steps into the dynamic and growing year-long role previously held by Meghan Meyer throughout 2020. The entire WIN community extends its gratitude to Meghan and we are pleased she will remain an active member of the WIN Steering Committee.
Boasting an NLG field membership of over 500 women and men, WIN is a community committed to supporting Field associates at every level; igniting connections and sharing learning across the enterprise. Leveraging the skills and networks of NLG’s women leaders and producers is a critical endeavor as women currently comprise 46% of National Life’s Agent population and are responsible for 39% of the company’s WNAP production in 2020. As the new Field Lead for WIN, Brittany Russo is uniquely prepared to lead a core team to capture this growing network and drive Field activities that support diversity and inclusion.
Brittany is currently a Director of Sales celebrating her 9th year as a member of Louis Puglisi’s Independent Distribution team. A dynamic and skilled public speaker, Brittany started her career as an independent agent with New York Life and is passionate about motivating and educating advisors to bring awareness of the benefits of Life Insurance and Annuities to protect the lives and futures of Middle America. Her career with NLG began on the Life and Annuity Sales desk in Montpelier. With the help of the Field Leadership Development Program, Brittany found her way to Los Angeles in support of the Southern California Region. She is a current member of this year’s Strategic Thinking Institute.
As the Executive Sponsor for WIN, I love the energy women at NLG bring to this business. The sharing and support we have for each other has been inspiring. I thank Meghan for her leadership and look forward to working with Brittany in 2021. We have great momentum and can collectively raise the bar for ALL!
The 2021 steering committee members for our field facing WIN are: Desiree Day, Lizzie Dunbar, Lauren Finney, Senait Menghes, Meghan Meyer, Lindsay Morway, Nichole Mitchell, Kara Saylor, Jenna Simanskas, Mike Beaulieu and Monique Vincent.
If you wish to learn more about WIN, feel free to reach out to any of the steering committee members, Brittany or myself.