Martina Winston
About Martina Winston
Martina Winston serves as the VP and Senior HR Partner/Diversity & Inclusion Leader at Protective Life, where she has worked since 2020. With a diverse background in human resources and leadership roles across various companies, she specializes in diversity and inclusion strategies and provides HR support to Protective Life's parent company, Dai-ichi.
Current Role at Protective Life
Martina Winston serves as the Vice President and Senior HR Partner, as well as the Diversity and Inclusion Leader at Protective Life. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's human resources strategy in Birmingham, Alabama. In her current role, she leads the diversity and inclusion strategy and provides HR partner support to Protective Life's parent company, Dai-ichi. She also consults with divisional Presidents and senior leaders within the Protection and Retirement division, focusing on change management, strategic planning, and organizational design.
Previous Experience at Protective Life
Martina Winston has held multiple roles at Protective Life prior to her current position. She worked as an HR Partner from 2014 to 2016 and later as AVP & Senior HR Partner from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she served as 2VP & Senior HR Partner/Diversity & Inclusion Leader from 2017 to 2020. Throughout these roles, she was involved in various HR initiatives and supported the organization in enhancing its workforce diversity and inclusion efforts.
Experience at Regions Financial Corporation
Before joining Protective Life, Martina Winston worked at Regions Financial Corporation as the Vice President and Manager of Affirmative Action/Diversity Recruiting Programs from 2008 to 2012. In this role, she focused on developing and implementing diversity recruiting programs, contributing to the company's commitment to affirmative action and inclusive hiring practices.
Background in Retail and Fitness
Martina Winston has a diverse background that includes experience in retail and fitness. She worked at Limited Brands as a Store Manager from 2000 to 2008, where she managed store operations and staff. Additionally, she was a Certified Instructor at Zumba Fitness from 2010 to 2021, teaching classes in Pelham, Alabama. This experience in both sectors has contributed to her skills in leadership and team management.
Education and Training
Martina Winston studied at Itawamba College from 2000 to 2002, where she completed a two-year program. She also attended Sulligent High School from 1996 to 2000, completing her secondary education. Her educational background has provided her with foundational knowledge that supports her career in human resources and organizational leadership.