Meeting/Event Information

NABIP Indy September Breakfast Session: Human Centered Benefits that Win Talent & CE: FMLA – What It Is. How It Works

Our keynote speaker will be MeChelle Callen, Director of Learning and Development at Purple Ink. This talk will give you ideas on adjustments to your clients’ benefits packages that you can suggest which may cost them little to nothing, but will help them keep top talent long term. Our C.E. will be a dive into FMLA with Daniel Dietrich from Principal, and will equip you to advise clients on important issues to stay compliant with that law.

About our Speaker

MeChelle Callen is the Director of Learning and Development at Purple Ink. She is passionate about nurturing inclusive workplaces that empower employees and elevate organizational success through a foundation of belonging and empathy.

MeChelle is a strategic HR executive with extensive experience in human resources leadership, employee lifecycle management, organizational development, and regulatory compliance. In her corporate HR roles, she led initiatives impacting recruitment, onboarding, retention, offboarding, and employee relations for complex organizations. She directed transformational projects, including a large-scale core system conversion that achieved a 98% retention rate during the transition, and developed comprehensive onboarding programs, succession planning frameworks, and leadership pipelines that enhanced internal promotions and workforce effectiveness. Her efforts earned recognition, including Training Magazine's Outstanding Training Initiatives and multiple Top 125 International Training Awards.

Additionally, MeChelle has expertise in leading employee relations programs, conducting compliant workplace investigations, and managing sensitive offboarding processes. She implemented leadership development frameworks, evaluation programs, and proactive employee relations solutions to reduce litigation risk. With a collaborative and analytical approach, MeChelle consistently drives improved organizational performance by aligning HR initiatives to foster sustainable growth and operational excellence.

MeChelle holds an MBA, SHRM-SCP and SPHR certifications.

CE Session Overview:

FMLA – What It Is. How It Works. (1 hour)
Understanding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is essential for any health insurance professional advising employer clients. This session will break down the law's core provisions, how eligibility and leave are determined, common compliance challenges, and the intersections with employee benefit programs.

Health insurance professionals will benefit from this course by gaining clarity on how FMLA affects benefit eligibility, COBRA continuation, and disability coverage. You'll leave with practical knowledge that helps you support clients in managing their responsibilities as employers while ensuring employees are informed of their rights.

Featured CE Speaker: Daniel Dietrich

Daniel brings an impressive 37 years of experience in the industry, including 24 years at Principal Financial Group where he earned the "Classic Winner" designation 11 times. A dedicated professional and respected leader, Daniel has supported countless brokers and clients through complex benefit decisions.

Outside of work, he’s been married for 36 years, is a proud father and grandfather, and actively serves his community through church leadership and mentorship roles—including helping launch two church campuses.

Join us for this informative session to grow your expertise and better support your clients with FMLA-related challenges.