Jacobson's JoJo Harris joined the Board of NAAIA Chicago Chapter

CHICAGO – The Jacobson Group, the leading global provider of insurance talent, announces that Senior Vice President of Human Resources JoJo Harris was appointed to the board of directors for the National African American Insurance Association (NAAIA) Chicago Chapter. NAAIA is an organization with a longstanding history of creating a network among people of color and others employed in or affiliated with the insurance industry. The association’s Chicago chapter has maintained an unwavering focus and dedication to efforts which support individual and collective career success.

As a board member, Harris will commit to the association’s mission of addressing the career development needs of insurance professionals with a keen focus on continuing education, career management, professional development and relationship management.

“It is crucial for the industry and its leaders to make concerted efforts to provide continued support for professionals of all backgrounds,” said Harris. “I am honored to contribute to the industry and help insurance professionals of color achieve career success as a board member of NAAIA Chicago.”

As senior vice president at Jacobson, Harris is responsible for leadership and management of the firm’s human resource functions. This includes formalizing, implementing and overseeing all human resources policies and procedures with a strong focus on internal talent acquisition, retention and development. Harris also serves on the firm’s executive management team and plays an integral role in the growth and development of the firm.

Active in her community, Harris is an advisory board member for the United Way Women’s Leadership Council and serves as the children’s church director for Bright Star Church. She received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Penn State University of Pennsylvania and a master’s degree in human resources and industrial relations from Loyola University of Chicago.

About The Jacobson Group:

The Jacobson Group is the leading provider of talent to the insurance industry. For nearly 50 years, Jacobson has been connecting organizations with insurance professionals at all levels across all industry verticals. We provide an array of services including executive search, professional recruiting, temporary staffing and subject matter experts. Regardless of the need or situation, Jacobson is the insurance talent solution. Further information is available at jacobsononline.com

About NAAIA:

NAAIA was founded in 1997 by Jerald L. Tillman and is a networking resource for African-American insurance employees. It is the only professional organization that provides an ongoing platform for African-American professionals; as such, it partners with insurance carriers to provide benchmarks for African Americans’ progress in the insurance industry. NAAIA engages in serious discussions with partners and helps guide dialogue on a layered diversity and inclusion strategy. It works with partners to rethink their recruiting and retention practices, while simultaneously connecting sponsors and mentors with rising professional stars. There is no other currently available, comparable platform like NAAIA that convenes African-American insurance professionals. For more information, please visit naaia.org. 

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