Gladys Manzanet
Senior Director, Belonging Impact @Northwestern Mutual
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Director, Belonging Impact @Northwestern Mutual
Milwaukee, WI, US
EDUCATION
Marquette University
Communication and Media Studies
The NeuroLeadership Institute
BBCS Brain-Based Conversation Skills®
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
BA, Journalism/Public Relations
Cornell University
Executive Certificate, Diversity & Inclusion
Intercultural Development Inventory®
IDI® Qualified Administrator, Intercultural Development License
ABOUT GLADYS MANZANET
I’m driven by the belief that belonging and impact are the true measures of progress. I partner with executives and field leadership across 79 network offices and 280+ district offices nationwide to strengthen cultures where every individual feels valued, connected and equipped to thrive.I lead enterprise strategies that expand financial access through our exclusive distribution system — helping more people and communities achieve lasting financial security and generational wealth. By combining leadership development, strategic consulting and data-informed culture transformation, I guide leaders in building environments that attract, develop and retain exceptional talent while driving measurable business and social outcomes.Previously, I founded and led a consulting firm for nearly a decade, helping organizations advance strategic planning, recruitment, promotion and community engagement with an emphasis on equity and inclusion.Beyond my professional work, I’m passionate about the arts and community initiatives that uplift voices, expand opportunity and create pathways to belonging. For me, belonging isn’t just a value — it’s a movement that fuels performance, purpose and progress.
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