I’m passionate about diversity and inclusion, and proud to work for a company that truly recognizes, values, and celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences of each person. I work hard to ensure that each person feels comfortable and free to bring their authentic self to work every day. We are better and stronger when we recognize and capitalize on the diversity around us. BIO: Annette has been with State Farm since 1988, progressing through many roles and locations across the country. She is currently a Senior Vice President with oversight for Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion, Philanthropy, Public Affairs, and Learning & Development. She recently joined the Board of Trustees for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. Annette is the current liaison on the Corporate Advisory Board for UnidosUS and was a founding member of the Women’s Giving initiative (Women Empowered) for St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, IL. She is also prior chair for the Illinois Shakespeare Festival Society Board of Directors, secretary for OSF St. Joseph Medical Center Board of Directors, and member of the Bloomington John M. Scott Commission. Annette became a National Hispana Leadership Fellow in 2002, was a panel member for the 2009 United States Hispanic Leadership Institute conference, and was featured as one of the top five female executives of 2009 by LATINA Style magazine. She was also recognized as one of the 2010 Hispanic Business Magazine’s top 20 Women of Excellence, one of the 2013 Central Illinois – Top Women in Leadership, as a Black Enterprise Top Executive in Corporate Diversity in 2018, and as NAFE’s 2018 Diversity Champion for Women, Insurance Business America’s Hot 100 in 2020, and awarded the National Diversity Council’s Power 50 Award for 2020.