Nancy Jester began her career at Walmart as a pregnant college student. Twenty-one years later, she’s the global retailer’s senior manager of physical and emotional wellness, spearheading parental and fertility benefits.
Jester’s first gig with the retailer was as a customer service representative, in 2002. With a newborn on the way, she was determined to make ends meet, picking up extra shifts and spending countless nights on the phone. Jester, who lives by the mantra “always say yes,” rose through the ranks quickly. When she took a chance on an HR role within the organization, she discovered her passion for benefits and helping others.
