ACAS: November 2017
Candidate Information
Education:
BS in Actuarial Science from the State University of New York at Binghamton, Graduated May 2015
Current Employment:
P&C Actuary Expert at Allstate Insurance, Pricing Analytics Solutions team (2020-present)
CAS Activities and Publications:
- I volunteered as a member of the Candidate Advocate Working Group (formerly the Candidate Liaison Committee) from 2019-2022.
- I served as Volunteer Vice-Chair for the Candidate Advocate Working Group from 2022-2023.
- I currently serve as the Volunteer Chair for the Candidate Advocate Working Group (2023-2026).
- I currently serve on the Admissions Governance Committee (2025-2026).
- I have also volunteered to write and grade with admissions intermittently from 2022-2025.
- I was a presenter at the 2024 CAS Student Ambassador Conference.
- Co-author of “The CAS AI Primer: Practical Guidance for Actuaries”, published 3/24/2026
Employment History - Prior Employers:
Assistant Product Manager at Kingstone Insurance (2018-2019)
Actuarial Analyst at Erie Insurance (2015-2018)
Actuarial Intern at Erie Insurance (2014)
Civic Activities:
Committee Chair of Cub Scout Pack 11 (2025-current)
Fundraising Coordinator for Hurley Nursery School (2022-2023)
Other Publications:
- “Mental Health Check-In: My Story”, published in Future Fellows in March 2022 -- https://www.casact.org/newsletter/article/mental-health-check-my-story
At this moment, the CAS faces both meaningful challenges and unique opportunities, particularly around competition, candidate trust, and the profession’s leadership in emerging technologies. I am deeply motivated to help the CAS meet these challenges in a way that preserves the rigor of our credential, advances our strategic position, and prepares the profession for the future. As a member of the CAS Board of Directors, I would help strengthen the reputation of the CAS while shaping a resilient, forward-thinking actuarial profession.
One of the most pressing strategic realities for the CAS is increased competition for talent and mindshare within the actuarial ecosystem. In response, the CAS must continue to clearly articulate and consistently deliver what differentiates our credential: technical excellence, relevance to practice, and a professional community that holds itself to the highest standards. Reputation is not built through messaging alone. Reputation is built through lived experience, and that experience begins with candidates. Candidates are not only future members; they are future ambassadors for the credential. Trust, once eroded, is difficult to rebuild, which makes sustained focus on the candidate experience both a strategic and reputational imperative.
The inclusion of candidate experience as a core pillar in the CAS strategic plan marked an important step forward, and recent enhancements demonstrate meaningful progress. I am honored to have played a role in both, having advocated in focus groups for the inclusion of the candidate experience pillar, and actively championing and volunteering for enhancements like Grader Insight Videos. However, this work cannot be episodic. The candidate perspective must be embedded throughout the full lifecycle of admissions initiatives, from ideation to execution, and supported by a mindset of continuous improvement. With the tools and technology available to us today, the CAS has an opportunity to reduce unnecessary friction for candidates while fully preserving the rigor and value of our credential. Innovation and rigor are not opposites, and when done well, they reinforce each other.
Beyond admissions, I believe the CAS is uniquely positioned to lead the profession through the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics. As AI reshapes actuarial work, the CAS can, and should, serve as the standard-bearer for ethical use, rigorous validation, and practical education. Equipping actuaries to lead AI strategy, rather than simply react to it, ensures that these tools operate within the framework of professional standards and human oversight. This leadership not only protects public interest but also reinforces the CAS’s relevance and authority in a changing landscape.
My professional and volunteer experiences align closely with these strategic priorities. As Volunteer Chair of the Candidate Advocate Working Group, I have learned to bridge opposing viewpoints, build consensus among passionate stakeholders, and focus discussions on forward-looking solutions rather than past pain points. I have had the privilege of leading diverse volunteers, empowering others to contribute meaningfully, and supporting them when challenges arise. I bring both passion and openness to difficult conversations, with a strong belief that the best outcomes emerge from respectful dialogue and systems-level thinking.
Professionally, I lead a team working at the intersection of actuarial science, technology, and AI. I regularly translate complex technical concepts into strategic insights and have made education and mentorship central to my leadership approach. These experiences have sharpened my ability to make sound decisions amid uncertainty, balance competing tradeoffs, and keep people aligned around a shared purpose.
If elected to the CAS Board, I would bring a clear focus on reputation, trust, and future-readiness grounded in practical experience, collaborative leadership, and a deep commitment to the long-term strength of the CAS and its members
