Diane Powers Joins NAIFA as VP, Professional Development
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Lee Allen, Vice President of Communications and Marketing, NAIFA
(703) 770-8112 (office)
(703) 336-2462 (mobile)
FALLS CHURCH, VA ― February 14, 2008 ― The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), the nation’s largest financial services membership organization, today announced that it has hired Diane W. Powers as Vice President of Professional Development and Education. With Powers in this leadership role, NAIFA will provide much needed assistance to the industry as it meets greater than ever workforce development challenges. She will be responsible for directing NAIFA’s revitalized efforts to equip the industry in its efforts to recruit, educate and retain quality professional advisors.
Powers has 20 years of association management and consulting experience. She was most recently co-founder of Ansal Strategies, a management consulting firm. Prior to that, she was Director of the American Institute of Banking, the national professional continuing education and training division of the American Banker’s Association. She has a B.A. in English from Saint Mary’s College at Notre Dame and received an MBA from The George Washington University.
At a recent meeting, the NAIFA Board of Trustees identified workforce development as an issue that is likely to face our industry for years to come. “We are thrilled to have someone of Diane’s caliber on our team,” said John J. Healy, CAE, NAIFA CEO. “Our strategic plan, NAIFA 21, clearly indicates that our calling is to make education and information available when, where and how our members want it. Diane’s expertise in launching training product lines will help us achieve those goals.”
Keith Gillies, CLU, ChFC, CFP, NAIFA’s Member Benefits Committee Chair, says of Powers’ hire, “NAIFA continues to prove its commitment to bring together best-in-industry programs leading to the success of its member agents and advisors at every stage of their careers. Under Diane’s direction, NAIFA will provide leadership in developing and delivering education, sales training, networking and mentoring opportunities.”
Effective immediately, Diane Powers can be reached directly at 703-770-8226, or via email at dpowers@naifa.org.
About NAIFA: Founded in 1890 as the National Association of Life Underwriters, the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors comprises nearly 800 state and local associations representing the business interests of 60,000 members nationwide. Members focus their practices on one or more of the following: life insurance and annuities, health insurance and employee benefits, multiline, and financial advising and investments. NAIFA’s mission is to advocate for a positive legislative and regulatory environment, enhance business and professional skills, and promote the ethical conduct of its members. Visit NAIFA’s website at www.naifa.org.