Excellence in Benefits 2022

With a small, focused team, Diedrae Bell-Hunter delivers benefits to 22,000 employees across the Dallas Independent School District.

Kristen Carlisle, general manager of Betterment at Work, is finding new ways to help people through tough financial times.

Alex Frommeyer, co-founder and CEO of Beam Benefits, is working to bring ancillary benefits to every employer, regardless of size.

Elena Lynett, VP at Segal, is helping organizations address overlooked employee struggles.

Tanner Brunsdale, senior manager of benefits and mobility at Lyft, is delivering equitable benefits to every corner of the globe.

Lori Power, founder of MP Benefits, works to bring value to every part of the employer/employee relationship.

Karen Stander, VP of physical therapy and women's health at Hinge Health, launched a digital-first program to support women's pelvic health.

Susan French, head of global total rewards at Ocean Spray, has made it her mission to tackle barriers to care.

Donald DeSantis, co-founder and chief product officer at Nava Benefits, is set on helping HR teams navigate the benefits marketplace.

Lester Morales, CEO and founder of Next Impact, encourages employers and employees to shop for healthcare like they would any other consumer product, often with life-changing results.

Claire Schmidt, founder and CEO of employee feedback management platform AllVoices, is helping workers find their voice.

Paul McCarthy, chief people officer at SevenRooms, explains his philosophy of prioritizing rest and respect in the workplace.

Bekki Early, global well-being program manager at digital infrastructure platform Equinix, is leading by example to put wellness first.

CEO and co-founder of child care platform Kinside is making child care more affordable for working parents.

Andrew McNeil and Rosario Avila launched the firm's Spanish-speaking division to boost access and utilization.

This year's award winners are working tirelessly to improve the work and life experience for employees and clients.

Are you or someone you work with going above and beyond in the HR and advising space this year? We’re getting ready to spotlight some amazing individuals for our annual Excellence in Benefits Awards.