Her Story
About Nancy
Nancy Minervini is a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist and HR professional with more than a decade of experience guiding organizations through the complexities of employee benefits administration. Her career began on Wall Street in mutual funds before she transitioned into retirement services, eventually advancing to retirement services manager and overseeing plans for 25 Fortune 100 companies. From there, she moved through a series of benefits-focused roles — including positions with K-Force, Paychex, DecisionHR, and most recently Corban OneSource — where she managed benefit programs for employer groups ranging from small businesses to large enterprises. Over the course of her career, she has supported benefits administration for more than 10,000 employees, overseen programs for upwards of 200 employer groups, and conducted audits and cost analyses for over 400 organizations, identifying billing discrepancies that saved clients more than $100,000.
Nancy's academic foundation includes a Bachelor of Science in Business/Industrial Relations from Rider University, a Human Resources Certificate from Cornell University's ILR School, and an Executive MBA from the University of Tampa. She further deepened her expertise through the Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) and Retirement Plans Associate (RPA) designations, both earned through the International Foundation and the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Her professional focus spans open enrollment management, ACA and ERISA compliance, payroll benefits reconciliation, vendor and carrier relations, and platform implementation — with a consistent reputation for resolving complex benefits issues and translating technical information into practical guidance for both employees and leadership.
Outside of her professional accomplishments, Nancy has remained deeply engaged in community service. She is an active and sustaining member of the Junior League of Tampa, having previously belonged to the New York Junior League, and has volunteered for over a decade with the American Heart Association's Breast Cancer Awareness Walk. Her philanthropic work includes supporting Horses for Handicapped Children, volunteering with Feeding America Tampa Bay, founding the Tampa Junior League Toastmasters chapter, and organizing a retirement-focused Q&A panel discussion for her community. She also devoted three years to caring for her mother, who had dementia, reflecting the same values of professionalism, kindness, and perseverance that have guided her throughout her career. In recognition of her contributions, she was selected for an Influential Women feature in 2026.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Nancy
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to determination, persistence, and enthusiasm. I've always been willing to take on roles outside my immediate field because I know that experience is never wasted — it builds skills that become valuable and marketable down the road.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Every day is different. Stay professional, stay nice, and work the job — or the problem — through. And never give up.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I'd tell them to take the job even if it's not exactly in their field, because you'll always learn something that becomes helpful and marketable elsewhere. Don't take no for an answer — if you're genuinely enthusiastic about it, you will succeed.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges is the entry-level catch-22 — needing experience to gain experience — along with the cost and upkeep of credentials when you're not actively working in a role, and the uncertainty that comes with layoffs or unemployment. On the opportunity side, I've found that completing certifications and pursuing graduate education consistently opens new doors.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Professionalism, kindness, and perseverance are at the core of how I approach my work. In my personal life, determination and a deep commitment to family and service matter most to me.
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