YVETTE SEGURA
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT, USAA, TAMPA
Founded in 1922, USAA provides insurance, banking and investment services to more than 13 million members of the U.S. military and their families. Headquartered in San Antonio, USAA has had a presence in Tampa since 1973 and employs nearly 4,000 across Tampa Bay. The company donated $1.4 million to support COVID-related philanthropy and racial equity this year. Segura has worked for USAA for 32 years, starting as a claims adjuster. This year, she chairs the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce.
| EDUCATION | Trinity University (BA), Our Lady of the Lake University (MBA) |
| SOMETHING SURPRISING | Despite my role and presence in the community, I’m actually an introvert. |
| FLORIDA CHALLENGE | To improve transportation throughout the region |
| NEW HOBBY | I’ve developed a podcast addiction! I have enjoyed learning so much during my morning runs over the past year. |
| ADMIRES | Robin DeLaVergne from Tampa General Hospital. She provided guidance, support and friendship from the very start. I will be forever grateful for her. |
| SABBATICAL TOPIC | Italian culture and language |
| READING | Change Your World, by John Maxwell |