Congratulations FANNIE MAE

Many factors went into making Fannie Mae our company of the year for 2002. For starters, the company values women at all levels of

management. They hold 38.5 percent of officer positions and 47.7 percent of director positions. Those numbers reflect an impressive commitment. Add to that the fact that minorities make up over 42 percent of Fannie Mae's workforce and hold 24.3 percent of the officer positions. What you get is a company that values diversity from top to bottom. There is an extensive career development program in place that includes diversity training, networking groups including a Hispanic employee association, special emphasis programs, job rotations, and a corporate mentorship. A 100 percent paid health coverage plan, full tuition reimbursement, childbirth/adoption leave, dependent care including eldercare, flexible work options, volunteer leave, and employer-assisted housing are some of the benefits available to Latina employees. The employeer-assisted housing program, a unique feature among the 50, provides forgivable loans to eligible employees to use toward the purchase of a home. The company forgives a portion of the five-year loan for each year of service the employee completes with the company. If the employee remains employed through the entire term, 100 percent of the loan is forgiven. Ranked 20th on the Fortune largest U.S. companies for revenue and 13th on the highest profits list, Fannie Mae is a shining example that diversity pays. That is why Fannie Mae has been selected as our 2002 top company for Latinas.