Bio

SENIOR BENEFITS EXECUTIVE & INDUSTRY THOUGHT LEADER with 20+ years’ experience developing innovative, progressive solutions in benefits, human resources, and healthcare planning at global companies like Voya Financial, IBM, and Amgen. -- Using my deep technical expertise in designing and delivering employee-focused global benefits programs, my aim, both in the companies for whom I have worked and with those I partner, is to ensure employees are offered the best opportunities for success through strategic benefits and well-being programs. Currently, as VP of Benefits for Voya Financial, I am helping to craft the enterprise benefits strategy, expand employee retirement readiness initiatives, and champion DE&I and health equity across the organization. Throughout my career, I’ve established my industry leadership in a variety of ways: ✦ GLOBAL BENEFITS EXPERT ✦ – Implement global programs that save millions of dollars annually. – Develop new enterprise governance processes for health and well-being program delivery. ✦ ORGANIZATIONAL EXECUTIVE ✦ – Provide internal thought leadership to C-suite regarding the intricacies of medical benefits. – Raise awareness amongst global employers of new employee benefit programs. ✦ INDUSTRY THOUGHT LEADER & ADVOCATE ✦ – Partner with employee coalitions and advocacy groups in Washington, DC, to advocate on the importance of employee health and long-term retirement planning. – Speak at local and national conferences, such as HLTH Conference, National Business Group on Health, CEO Roundtable on Cancer, and the Conference Board Health Care Conference. – Participate in the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans and the Health Transformation Alliance. ✦ BENEFITS CONSULTANT ✦ – Strategize with C-level executives of technology, pharma, and diagnostics firms on best practices for approaching—and selling to—employer benefits decision-makers. – Help startup companies position, market, and sell employee-focused products and programs. In addition to my expertise in employee/employer benefits, I am working to deepen my expertise in the US healthcare system as an MPH candidate at The George Washington University—Milken Institute School of Public Health. As a global benefits advocate, I enjoy connecting with other business leaders to provide insight and expertise on employee benefits, retirement readiness, and health equity. I welcome your connection on LinkedIn. Carole Mendoza ✉️ carolejmendoza@gmail.com 📞 650.554.8438