RADNOR, Pa., March 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Allison Green, Senior Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion for Lincoln Financial Group, has been named to Savoy Magazine's 2012 Top 100 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America (Savoy Top 100).

In her role, Ms. Green oversees the company's diversity and inclusion practices that influence the workplace, marketplace and the communities where Lincoln Financial operates. She also oversees diversity and inclusion strategy and implementation.

"This year's Top 100 features an elite group of executives entrusted with leadership at the highest levels of America's corporations," said L.P. Green, II, Publisher of Savoy Magazine. "Savoy is proud to feature professionals boldly redefining and representing leadership in their respective organizations through the Top 100 list."

Prior to joining Lincoln, Ms. Green held Diversity & Inclusion roles at Wyeth and Vanguard.

Green currently serves on the Urban League of Philadelphia Board of Directors, and the National Diversity Council, Pennsylvania Chapter Board of Directors. In 2011, Black Enterprise Magazine honored Green as one of the Top Executives in Diversity. She has led, volunteered, and contributed to several community and nonprofit organizations around Philadelphia.

She earned her B.A. in Psychology at Spelman College and her M.A. in Counseling Psychology at Howard University.

About Lincoln Financial Group

Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE: LNC) and its affiliates. With headquarters in the Philadelphia region, the companies of Lincoln Financial Group had assets under management of $160 billion as of December 31, 2011. Through its affiliated companies, Lincoln Financial Group offers: annuities; life, group life, disability and dental insurance; 401(k) and 403(b) plans; savings plans; and comprehensive financial planning and advisory services. For more information, including a copy of our most recent SEC reports containing our balance sheets, please visit www.LincolnFinancial.com.

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