Teayah Barfield

Director of Recruitment and Inclusion @Northwestern Mutual

As the Director of Recruitment & Inclusion, I am deeply passionate about making an impact in the D&I space by creating roadmaps for inclusive culture, recruiting, and retention. Current Responsibilities • Lead the Diversity & Inclusion Council • Support the design, planning, and implementation of D&I strategy • Serve as the D&I operational leader, develop and implement D&I plans across the organization • Build strong relationships with staff at all levels • Foster strong relationships with community partners