Alex Shnaidman, ASA is an Associate Actuary and Biometric Risk Modeler on the U.S. Experience Analysis team at SCOR, where he analyzes mortality and lapse trends and develops assumption frameworks. Alex has worked in both direct life insurance and reinsurance, with a focus on topics such as accelerated underwriting, mortality improvement, and predictive modeling. Alex holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and is an Associate of the Society of Actuaries.

Outside of work, he enjoys teaching beginner coding and robotics classes for kids.

Amin Otusanya is a Senior associate in Risk Modeling Services at PwC, bringing six years of combined industry and consulting experience. In his role, Amin plays a key part in driving modernization initiatives and advising insurers across US GAAP, US STAT, and Bermuda EBS frameworks, as well as SBA, reinsurance structuring, and business plan development. He is currently pursuing his fellowship with a specialization in investments

Andrew Hallsworth, FSA is the Head of US Experience Analysis at SCOR leading the US view of biometric experience and developing best estimate assumptions to provide key findings to the organization. Because of the work from the team, SCOR’s actuarial modelers have assumptions based on ever improving and cutting-edge approaches grounded in powerful experience expertise. Andrew has worked extensively as an actuarial leader in both Reinsurance and direct Life Insurance, with prior roles in pricing, product innovation & development, and global business acceptance in addition to experience analysis.

Andrew is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries and a member of the American Academy of Actuaries. He earned a master's degree in mathematics from the University of Florida and a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from the University of the West Indies (Mona).

Andy Thesing is a Vice President at Travelers Insurance and currently leads the Cross-Line Initiatives and Rate Development functions in Business Insurance Actuarial Product. He has 17 years of actuarial experience specializing in analysis for a diverse range of products and leading cross-functional initiatives to enhance analytics and promote operational efficiency. He brings a strong background in leadership and managing large teams, strategic thinking, senior level communication, and organizational development. He is a graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College and a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society. Outside of work, he spends time with his three children, weightlifting, listening to podcasts, or playing NYT games.

Anne Crumlish is Chief of Staff for Pharmacy Solutions. She drives the management process, aligns business unit priorities, and advances strategic initiatives – including the critical integration between Pharmacy Services and Aetna. Anne joined the company in 2018 after a long consulting career where she served in a variety of actuarial, strategic, and business leadership roles. She is an outspoken proponent of workplace diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging and an evangelist for career mobility.

Anne lives in Atlanta with her husband, two kids, dog and 6 chickens.
 

Anthony is a Sr. Managing Actuary with Globe Life who brings expertise in Commercial Healthcare and Medicare program pricing and economics.  He has over fifteen years of actuarial experience with leading insurance companies, integrated care delivery systems and consulting firms, specifically in the areas of pricing, business analytics, mental health parity, value-based care, capital adequacy, and actuarial modernization.  Since joining IABA in 2012, Anthony has served on the Board of IABA, coordinated the Professional Development Sessions for the IABA Annual Meeting, and has led the Impact and Member Committee.  He has also served as Chair of the Young Professional’s Advisory Council for the Society of Actuaries.    Anthony has been a passionate supporter of Diversity and Inclusion initiatives at several organizations throughout his career.  He continues this work to this day and seeks more opportunities to impact change for  organizations and people alike.

Armand Wandji is Head of Modeling Center of Excellence (COE) at MassMutual, where he leads the strategy and execution of enterprise actuarial modeling capabilities. A Fellow of both the Society of Actuaries and the Belgian Society of Actuaries, Armand brings over 25 years of experience in the life insurance and annuity industry. He has held leadership roles at organizations including Prudential Financial, Pacific Life, Aviva USA, and SCOR Global Life, where he drove strategic initiatives across actuarial modeling, valuation, financial reporting, and platform modernization.

Breanna Jones joined Guy Carpenter in 2024 and has since been involved in managing diverse placements nationwide for over 15 clients. She provides actuarial support to insurers across multiple lines including commercial and personal auto, public entity, workers compensation, property catastrophe, and property per risk. Prior to joining Guy Carpenter, Breanna attended Appalachian State University where she majored in Actuarial Science and minored in Statistics. She is actively pursuing her Associateship with the Casualty Actuarial Society.

Seen on ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX, 2x #1 Best-Selling Author, Lifestyle & Procrastination Expert Chris Cooper is one of the most dynamic, engaging and accomplished speakers, trainers and coaches in the world. With three academic degrees, numerous professional certifications, book smarts and street smarts this young man of vision, passion and charisma has done it all! From being the youngest Senior Manager ever with a major Fortune 100 Company to starting three businesses, to running with the bulls in Spain and even Walking on Fire, Chris’ life has indeed been and continues to be an exciting adventure.

Chris is the President/CEO of Execute Your Passion, LLC- an Atlanta based professional services firm that offers innovative ways to assist in the complete development of individuals and organizations through innovative coaching practices and techniques, best in class training solutions, and subject matter expertise focused speaking services.

Chris has a wealth of knowledge from two decades of experience working and consulting for over 75 Fortune 500 Companies and serving hundreds of organizations with a list of clientele spanning 5 continents. In addition, Chris is a former Tony Robbins Elite Peak Performance & Business Results Coach and served for 4 yrs. as an Adjunct & Corporate Instructor with Emory University's Center for Lifelong Learning teaching Professional Development and Communications Courses to adult learners of all ages serving in various capacities from entry level, to Senior Management to the C-Suite. Chris has given over 15,000 coaching sessions, and delivered over 4500 presentations and live events across the world.

Chris is an amazing father, coach, speaker, trainer, instructor, motivator, author and entrepreneur. He is committed to his lifelong aspiration of investing and assisting in the development of people. He is spiritual, fun, energetic and engaging. His mission is simple: To Ignite the Fire Inside!!

Christopher Mathieu is an Associate of the Society of Actuaries currently working in a Retirement Product Pricing & Development role at Prudential Financial. Christopher started his career at Prudential in late 2019, joining the Stable Value Product Pricing Team where he continues to make significant contributions and drive transformative work today. Christopher is more recently a member of Prudential’s IABA planning committee and has a history of working alongside local nonprofit organizations within the NYC metro area. This is the first time Chris will be presenting at the IABA Annual Meeting.

Dan Watt is a Director & Actuary at The Hartford, a professor of Actuarial Science at the University of Connecticut, and an active volunteer on several CAS committees, affiliates, and the JCIED. At The Hartford, Dan co-runs the student program, leads actuarial training, and spearheads many other initiatives. He is actively involved in The Hartford’s Actuarial Culture Council, particularly focused on high school & college outreach, and internal initiatives related to gender equality and PRIDE. Dan lives in Storrs, CT with his amazing wife Emma and his two youngest daughters.

Daysha Watts is an Actuarial Analyst at The Hartford, where she works in Global Specialty Reserving. She is a participant in The Hartford’s Actuarial Student Program. Daysha is a member of the International Association of Black Actuaries (IABA) and is passionate about professional development, mentorship, and advancing representation within the actuarial profession. She is based in Bloomfield, Connecticut.
 

Dorothy Andrews is the Senior Behavioral Data Scientist and Actuary for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. She has more than 25 years of actuarial and statistical modeling experience with life insurance companies, property and casualty insurance companies, reinsurance companies, international consulting firms, and government agencies. She serves as adjunct faculty at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in the Mathematics and Statistics Department, teaching predictive analytics.

Dorothy is an Associate of the Society of Actuaries, a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries, and a Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics (CSPA). She holds a Ph.D. in Media Psychology. Her research focuses on how big data and algorithms are altering our perceptions of risk, differentially and adversely impacting communities of color, and undermining human autonomy through automated decision-making systems. Dorothy believes that because insurance is becoming increasingly mediated by mobile, wearable, and AI technologies, human oversight is critical to ensuring these technologies operate ethically and with transparency, thereby preventing disparate impacts on those segments of society that lack the privilege and resources to mitigate their ill effects.

Evelyn Mutagaywa supports Guy Carpenter’s Global Analytics and Advisory work, partnering with colleagues and clients to connect actuarial analysis with practical recommendations. She began her career in reserving, conducting reserve reviews and supporting actuarial opinions across multiple lines of business for insurers, reinsurers, and self-insured organizations, before moving into reinsurance pricing.

She is an Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society (ACAS) and a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA). She earned a BSBA in Actuarial Science and Accounting from Drake University in Des Moines, IA.

Gloria Gilliam currently serves as President of IABA. She brings years of actuarial expertise and a deep commitment to advancing diversity in the actuarial profession.

Gloria is VP & Reserving Actuary at Chubb. Prior to her current role, she held multiple positions at PwC and Deloitte, specializing in financial reporting, M&A, and risk advisory for P&C insurers and self-insured clients. Her work has spanned traditional reserving as well as emerging areas like ESG risk analysis.

Gloria holds a Master of Arts in Mathematics from the University of Pittsburgh and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Economics from the University of Delaware. She is an Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society and a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries.

Hannah Salas is the co-lead of the Hartford Affiliate Chapter of the International Association of Black Actuaries (IABA). She is a fourth-year senior consultant in Travelers Actuarial Leadership Development Program (ALDP) currently working in Select Actuarial Product with prior experience in Excess Casualty Pricing. Hannah graduated from Georgia State University in 2023 with a BBA in Actuarial Science. In her free time, you can find her serving her local church, reading a new thriller, or at Pilates.

Housseine Essaheb, FSA, CERA, MAAA, is Head of the Actuarial Modeling Center of Excellence at Empower, where he leads actuarial modeling strategy, platform modernization, and model governance. He has led large-scale model transformation initiatives across AXIS, Prophet, and MG-ALFA, helping organizations modernize legacy modeling environments and strengthen modeling capabilities.

His experience spans actuarial modeling, automation, data modernization, and governance, with a focus on building sustainable frameworks that support financial reporting, risk management, and operational excellence. Housseine regularly speaks on actuarial modeling, governance, and technology transformation, with a focus on helping organizations build modern, scalable actuarial capabilities.
 

Jason Harland is an Assistant Vice President of Actuarial & Analytics at Travelers Insurance, where he brings more than 25 years of experience in property and casualty insurance. Over his career at Travelers, Jason has developed deep expertise in pricing, reserving, and financial planning across the commercial insurance space. Today, Jason focuses on supporting the Construction, Energy & Marine business units. In that role, he monitors financial performance, shapes strategic direction in pursuit of profitable growth, and helps the business respond to the complex and evolving risks that define these industries. Jason holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management and has earned his Fellowship in the Casualty Actuarial Society.

Jeffrey Johnson is Vice President of Regulatory Actuarial Policy at Global Atlantic, where he leads engagement with insurance regulators on capital, actuarial, and systemic risk issues. With more than three decades of experience at major financial institutions, he’s recognized for his leadership in shaping regulatory strategy and advocating for industry-wide reforms. Jeffrey plays a leading role in shaping regulatory responses through direct engagement with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) and international supervisors, particularly on evolving solvency standards, macroprudential oversight, and group capital frameworks.

He has served in leadership roles across industry groups and professional organizations, including as a former Board member of the American Academy of Actuaries and Chair of the Actuarial Foundation. His work bridges U.S. and global regulatory regimes, supporting the company’s strategic growth and alignment across jurisdictions. Beyond his technical contributions, Jeffrey is a respected voice in the actuarial community, frequently advancing industry dialogue on regulatory modernization. As a founding member of the International Association of Black Actuaries (IABA), Jeffrey is passionate about building a more inclusive profession and championing the next generation of actuarial leaders.

John W. Robinson FSA, MAAA  was the 74th president of the Society of Actuaries (SOA, 2022-2023), and the 7th president of the International Association of Black Actuaries (IABA, 2010-2013).

John’s actuarial career began at a consulting firm in Jamaica, then four life insurance companies in the US where he focused on valuation and financial reporting.  He then switched fields to Other Postemployment Benefits (OPEB), serving as a consultant to 130 municipal entities, primarily school districts, in the State of New York. Finally, he was as a life insurance regulator for the State of Minnesota.   He retired on July 30, 2021.

In addition to two terms of service on the SOA Board, John has volunteered in several roles for the SOA, the American Academy of Actuaries and the Caribbean Actuarial Association.

John holds a B.Sc. (Special) in Mathematics from the University of the West Indies, Jamaica, an M.S. in Statistics from the University of Delaware and an M.S. in Statistics from the Florida State University.
 

Julia Lerche served as a member-selected director on the American Academy of Actuaries Board of Directors for three years through late 2025. She is vice chairperson of the Academy’s Health Practice Council (HPC) and has served as chairperson of both the HPC’s Medicaid Committee and the Academy’s DEI Committee as well as a member of the Health Equity Committee. Lerche, a health policy and actuarial consultant, was previously chief strategy officer and chief actuary for the North Carolina Medicaid program and also led Affordable Care Act implementation efforts at the North Carolina Department of Insurance.

Karyn Tindall is a Managing Director based in Charlotte, North Carolina with over 18 years of industry experience and just under 10 years at WTW. She serves as the Market Leader for the Carolinas and Lead Relationship Manager for some of WTW’s largest and most complex clients. Karyn consults with clients across a wide range of human capital and risk challenges to help them achieve their business, financial, and employee experience objectives.

Karyn brings a strong background in total rewards, health and benefits, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) through her work with Fortune 500 clients across industries.

Karyn is a leader on the WTW North America AI Healthcare Task Force and helps clients with AI Workforce Transformation.  Through this role and other leadership and innovation work, she enjoys collaborating with multiple stakeholders and influencing senior leaders to create impact.

Prior to joining WTW, Karyn graduated from a leadership development program at a financial services firm. She gained extensive program management and leadership experience through a variety of HR, finance, operations and technology roles. In her last role she led agile teams developing technology solutions to drive large-scale business transformation.

Karyn graduated summa cum laude and holds a B.A. degree with honors from Boston College. She has presented at World at Work, Conference Board, and Risk and Insurance Management Society and is a winner of the 2018 WTW CEO Circle Award.

Keith Werkman is Vice President & Actuary at Prudential, where he leads multiple actuarial modeling processes supporting Bermuda ALM, forecasting, asset management, and enterprise risk management. He has held a range of roles across the company, with a strong focus on ALM and actuarial modeling. His prior experience includes Enterprise cash flow testing and annuities inforce modeling, where he has overseen Prudential’s open-source Python-based actuarial model for annuities, along with integration of asset modeling capabilities to support financial reporting and forecasting across products and jurisdictions.

Ken Williams is a Staff Actuary of the Casualty Actuarial Society, a leading international organization for credentialing and professional education of actuaries. Founded in 1914, the CAS is the world’s only actuarial organization focused exclusively on property and casualty risks and serves over 10,000 members worldwide. In his work with the CAS, Ken is a frequent author and presenter on a variety of actuarial subjects. Prior to joining the CAS, Ken spent 26 years working in the insurance industry in a variety of actuarial practice areas, including pricing, loss reserve analysis, budgeting, and enterprise risk management. Ken was a lecturer in the Mathematics department at Illinois State University for over 20 years. He holds a BS in Actuarial Science from Purdue University and is both a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS), and a member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA).

Kerl Chai-Hong, EA, is a Senior Director in WTW’s Retirement practice. With 25 years of consulting experience, he advises clients on the design, management, and financing of postretirement medical and pension plans, with a focus on executive benefits. Kerl has worked with Fortune 1,000 companies, healthcare systems and financial institutions, bringing strategic and actuarial expertise to complex issues. He is also a recognized leader in Inclusion and Diversity, currently serving as North American co-lead of WTW’s Multicultural Inclusion Network.

Kerl is an Enrolled Actuary, and a graduate of St. John’s University with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, a Master of Arts in Mathematics and a Master of Business Administration in Finance.

Kezia is an accomplished benefits consultant and actuary with more than 20 years of experience advising clients on employee benefits, employee wellbeing, and postretirement medical and pension plan strategy. She partners with organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to multinational firms and international financial institutions, providing strategic and actuarial guidance on plan design, financing, mergers and acquisitions, accounting, and financial reporting. Known for her innovative thought leadership, Kezia helps clients use data analytics, benchmarking, and wellbeing-focused strategies to enhance financial resilience and improve employee outcomes.

She is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, an Enrolled Actuary, and a graduate of MIT, and she has also demonstrated leadership through her work advancing inclusion and diversity at WTW.

Kimaada is an FSA and FCIA with extensive experience in the life insurance industry. She works as a Senior Manager and Pricing Actuary at a Canadian insurance company, where she specializes in designing, pricing, and implementing innovative product solutions.

She is an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion within the actuarial profession and serves as the Toronto Affiliate Leader and Co-Chair of the Affiliates Committee for IABA. Through these leadership roles, she is committed to fostering community, mentorship, and increasing the representation of successful Black actuaries across the profession.

Outside of work, Kimaada enjoys exploring new cities and cuisines, spending quality time with her family and friends, and building meaningful connections with others.

Mallika Bender is the Staff Actuary for Strategic Community Outreach for the Casualty Actuarial Society. In her role, she leads strategic initiatives to expand the pipeline of future P&C actuaries, and she oversees the CAS Research Paper Series on Bias and Insurance - an initiative exploring bias and fairness in insurance algorithms. She also serves as a member of the American Academy of Actuaries P&C Committee on Equity and Fairness. Prior to joining the CAS, she spent thirteen years in Property & Casualty actuarial roles at GEICO in Washington, DC, Suncorp Insurance in Sydney, Australia, and QBE Insurance and Willis Towers Watson in Philadelphia. Mallika holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics from American University. She is a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society and a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries.

Margaret Brown is a Senior Director at Group Reinsurance Plus, a subdivision of The Hartford, where she leads the Valuation and Premium Billing teams supporting Group Life, Disability, and Supplemental Health products. Prior to joining The Hartford, she held various actuarial roles at Milliman, Aetna, and Lincoln Financial, building a strong track record of delivering actionable financial insights and driving operational excellence. She has also supported various DE&I initiatives as well as managed students in Actuarial development programs.

Prior to becoming an actuary, Margaret spent nearly 10 years working in IT. She resides in Connecticut with her family and enjoys traveling with them. Margaret is an Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) and a member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA)
 

Mike Opare-Addo, FSA, EA is a Manager in Risk Modeling Services at PwC, where he specializes in Finance and Actuarial Transformation and Modernization. His work focuses on enhancing financial architecture, integrating actuarial insights into enterprise strategy, and enabling scalable solutions for insurance and financial services clients.

Prior to joining PwC, Mike was a Retirement Benefits Actuarial Consultant at Aon, where he advised clients on pension plan design, funding strategies, and regulatory compliance.

Mike is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) and an Enrolled Actuary (EA). He holds a master’s degree in actuarial science from Illinois State University.
 

Nana Coleman spent over eight years as an actuarial analyst at the Principal Financial Group, becoming an Associate of the Society of Actuaries in 2018. Much of his time at Principal was focused on improving modeling capabilities to support FP&A and capital management initiatives for the company’s Life Insurance division.

After leaving Principal in 2021, he pivoted to product leadership in Fintech and Insurtech, Starting with Fleri – a company enabling migrants to find and pay for healthcare for family members abroad – he led the development of one of the world’s first remittance-based healthcare marketplaces, growing the company’s portfolio from a single solution in a single market to over 100 solutions from 30 healthcare and healthcare financing partners across 6 African markets in fifteen months.

After leaving Fleri, he co-founded RainyDayPal, launching the first insurance-based alternative (or complement, depends on how you want to look at it) to emergency savings programs in the workplace benefits market.

Currently, Nana provides strategy, program and product development, and implementation services for small businesses, associations, and non-profits. He also works as an adjunct instructor in Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business and Bright College, teaching classes in International Business, Insurance, and Communications.

Nikiya is the Head of Data Operations, US, a role in which she leads Club Members through the onboarding and reporting process. Nikiya is a seasoned pension/pension risk transfer manager with over 20 years’ experience within Defined Benefits administration and risk transfer solutions. In her prior role as a Pension Risk Transfer Manager, she managed the process of plan sponsor buyouts/lift-outs within the PRT market at Legal and General Retirement America

Oladayo, FSA,CERA is a Manager in PwC’s Risk Modeling Services practice with close to 15 years of industry and consulting experience supporting insurers across IFRS17, US GAAP, capital management, actuarial modeling, financial reporting, and audit advisory, with extensive international experience advising insurers on reinsurance optimization, asset liability management, and product development.

Rhoda Agyeman-Frimpong, Esq. is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Bethel Law Group, a Massachusetts-based immigration law firm. She represents individuals, families, and professionals in a broad range of U.S. immigration matters globally.

With a decade of immigration law experience, Rhoda is known for making complex legal issues practical and accessible. She has presented on immigration law to professionals, organizations, and community groups, helping audiences better understand the U.S. immigration system and its practical impact.
A first-generation immigrant from Ghana, Rhoda is passionate about empowering others with the knowledge and guidance needed to make informed immigration decisions.

Richard is EVP, Head of U.S. New Business. The U.S. New Business team encompasses our Individual and Group Life client-facing teams as well as supporting functions (Pricing, Underwriting solutions, Financial Solutions, Strategy and insights) dedicated to new business.

Prior to this role, Richard served as Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships leading the team to develop new client solutions which are focused on helping end consumers get relevant protection offerings.

Richard served as the Managing Director of North America and Europe at ReMark International (now SCOR Digital Solutions) for close to ten years before moving to the U.S.

Robby Colgan, FSA, FIA, CERA, is an Actuary and R&D Specialist at SCOR, where he supports research and development initiatives across the organization. He has prior experience in valuation, pricing, commercial strategy, and consulting, with roles in both the US and UK markets. Robby is a Fellow of both the Society of Actuaries and the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, and a Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst.

Robby is also passionate about education, with nearly a decade of experience in schools around the globe. He enjoys sharing knowledge and developing others within the actuarial community.

Sara Delach joined Aetna in 2012 through the Actuarial Development Program and has held roles in Medicaid, Student Health, Pharmacy Contracting, and Core Commercial. In her current role in the Medical Economics Unit (MEU), she oversees the National Trend and Strategic Action Insights (SAI) teams, which are responsible for monitoring and mitigating medical costs and medical cost trends, as well as pricing provider contracts, evaluating vendor relationships and analyzing and reconciling value-based contract performance. Prior to joining MEU, Sara was an Executive Director in the Medicaid Actuarial department, leading actuarial functions for several Central and West markets. In this role, she oversaw a team responsible for core actuarial functions and cultivated strong external relationships with State Agencies and actuarial consulting firms to bolster the financial stability of the Medicaid product.

She is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries, and long-standing volunteer for several SOA exams including PA and ATPA. She is graduate of the University of Virginia and is currently based out of Washington, DC.
 

Shantel leads global experience analysis and pension risk transfer analytics at Club Vita. Based in Toronto, she plays a central role in Club Vita’s Canadian and international research initiatives, contributing to thought leadership in the field. With over 9 years of experience in longevity research, Shantel brings a diverse background in actuarial science and statistical analysis. She has authored several research papers and is recognized for her contributions to the evolving understanding of longevity risk. Shantel holds a Master of Mathematics degree from the University of Waterloo and is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries.

Shelby Macdonald is a Manager of Actuarial Analysis at Travelers with nearly 20 years of experience in the insurance industry. Holding a Bachelor degree in Economics from the University of Connecticut, she has spent the bulk of her career in commercial lines pricing, rate-making, and reserving - leading state filing initiatives, building profitability analyses, and delivering data-driven pricing recommendations to underwriters and account executives across multiple business units. Shelby has a track record of driving process improvements that consistently enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Stephen Cameron, FSA is VP, Actuary – Experience Analysis at SCOR, based in Charlotte. He has over 20 years of experience in actuarial science across reinsurance and consulting, with expertise in reinsurance pricing, product development, data analytics, and experience analysis. Prior to SCOR, he held roles at Munich Re and Towers Watson, building strong capabilities in delivering actuarial solutions and strategic decision-making. Stephen is a regular presenter at industry meetings including prior SOA and IABA annual meetings.

Stephen is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries and a member of the American Academy of Actuaries. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science from the University of the West Indies (Mona).

Tenesia McGruder, FSA, MAAA is a Senior Actuary at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. Her roles prior to Blue Cross include Senior Actuarial Consultant at Optum, Actuarial Analyst at Anthem, and Pension Consultant at Towers Watson. Tenesia graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Actuarial Science and received the designation of Fellow of the Society of Actuaries in 2014.

She is a dedicated volunteer serving as a Past President and Board Member of the International Association of Black Actuaries and on several committees of the Society of Actuaries. She is also an avid traveler and has been to all seven continents.
 

Tricia is a partner at Risk & Regulatory Consulting and currently serves as the President of the American Academy of Actuaries. She is a member of the American Academy of Actuaries and a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries. Her work has focused on financial reporting and risk management issues for life and health insurers. 

Ugo Okpewho is a Managing Director at FTI Consulting, Inc.’s Healthcare Risk Management & Advisory practice in New York City.  With more than 25 years of healthcare actuarial and strategic advisory experience, he works at the intersection of healthcare finance, policy, and value-based care. His experience spans commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, ACA markets, provider risk arrangements, and healthcare transformation initiatives. He has advised payers, providers, investors, and legal teams on complex issues involving financial risk, regulatory strategy, population health, and value-based reimbursement models.

Ugo’s work increasingly focuses on helping organizations translate complex actuarial and financial insights into strategic decisions that can be understood and acted upon by executive leadership, boards, and other stakeholders. In addition to traditional actuarial work, he has supported healthcare organizations in areas such as value-based care strategy, healthcare economics, risk assessment, and expert litigation support.

He is passionate about the evolving role of the actuarial profession and how actuaries can expand their influence beyond technical modeling into broader healthcare, capital, and policy discussions.

He is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) and a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA) – where he also serves as a member of the Health Equity Committee.
 

Vinaya Adusumilli is a Senior Director of BSI Centralized Pricing at Travelers with over 13 years of P&C actuarial experience spanning pricing, reserving, and product development across multiple lines of business. Throughout her career at organizations including Travelers and a couple of startups, she has built and led high-performing actuarial teams while driving strategic initiatives affecting hundreds of millions in written premium. Beyond her technical expertise, Vinaya is passionate about fostering community and connection within the actuarial profession and believes that bringing people together, whether through professional development or shared experiences like cooking shows, strengthens our industry. Vinaya is pursuing her FCAS designation and holds a B.S. with honors in Actuarial Science and Statistics from Central Michigan University.

Whittney LeBruce has worked on the Personal Insurance Reserving team at Travelers Insurance for 4 years and currently has Property and Weather responsibilities. She joined Travelers through the Actuarial Leadership Development Program (ALDP) in 2018 and had rotations in Small Commercial, Claims, and Personal Insurance Pricing. Whittney was a teacher for 5 years prior to moving into the actuarial space.

Zack Shiro is a Pricing Director at USAA with eleven years of property and casualty insurance experience. Throughout his career, he has led pricing initiatives across personal lines and previously helped build new insurance products from the ground up.  In his current role, he helps drive pricing strategy and enhance rating across USAA’s Homeowners, Auto, Umbrella, and Rental Property insurance products.  Zack is a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS) and Member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA).