“From the moment you meet Annette, you realize that you are in the presence of an amazing human being. She is creative, thoughtful, wicked smart, and a natural leader. I have worked with Annette through Allstate's Women's Network and have been so impressed by her. As I joined the organization she never hesitated to help me find my way, connect dots, or provide historical context and perspective that made things much easier for my onboarding. She actively listens and is vested in everyone's success. I have seen her repeatedly do all that she can to uplift and educate in every space that she occupies. Her leadership makes a tangible difference.” - Nancy McCray former co-worker

“Annette is a strategic thinker who effectively balances business priorities with employee development. She partnered with leaders across the organization to advance talent management initiatives, including talent assessments, succession planning, career development, leadership development, and mentoring. She also created the Mindr Academy for Performance, establishing a more structured approach to employee learning and development. Her ability to take an idea from concept through execution, build strong partnerships, and influence stakeholders set her apart as a high-performing leader.” - Tammy Johnson VP of Talent Management

“Annette is a tireless, clever, and sophisticated learning and development manager. She is a great leader to her team, with a servant leadership mindset and a can-do attitude. She'd be a brilliant asset to any organization!” - Sarah Holywell, former co-worker and current VP Head of University of Farmers Insurance

“I had the pleasure of reporting to Annette for over 3 years. Annette's leadership abilities are outstanding. She embodies servant leadership and makes it her top priority to support her team. She is one of the most dedicated, hard working leaders I have had in my career. Annette would be a valuable member of any team.” - Eva Little, former direct report

“Annette, you have been one of the greatest leaders I have ever had at Allstate, and I feel grateful to have worked with you. Your creativity, empathy, and advocacy helped me grow my skills and be a better leader to my team. Thank you so much for all you have done for our team and the countless amount of Allstate employees you have helped along the way. I learned so much from you about problem solving, strategic planning, and general business acumen.” - Dan Ahern former direct report