ACAS: May 2018
Candidate Information
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Hampton University
Current Employment:
Actuarial Director, Progressive Insurance
CAS Activities and Publications:
Examination Committee/Working Group – Exam Grader, 2024-present
Race and Insurance Research Task Force, 2023-2024
Casualty Loss Reserve Seminar Committee/Working Group, 2020-2021
Other Actuarial Organizations:
International Association of Black Actuaries:
- Treasurer, 2024-present
- Director, 2023-2024
Annual Meeting Planning Committee Chair, 2015-present
Prior positions held: Membership Committee Chair, Scholarship Committee Member
Member of the Academy of Actuaries, 2018-present
Employment History - Prior Employers:
Progressive Insurance, 2007-present
- Actuarial Manager/Director - multiple lines, 2019-present
- Pricing Actuarial Manager - Commercial Lines, 2018-2019
- Analyst - various roles in reserving, ratemaking, product management (multiple lines), 2007-2018
Membership and Activities in Other Organizations:
International Association of Black Actuaries:
- Treasurer, 2024-present
- Director, 2023-2024
- Annual Meeting Planning Committee Chair, 2015-present
Prior positions held: Membership Committee Chair, Scholarship Committee Member
Member of the Academy of Actuaries, 2018-present
Civic Activities:
Seeds of Literacy:
- Director, 2025-present
- Math Tutor, 2024-present
Hampton University Alumni Chapter, Cleveland: Treasurer & Director, 2023-present
Nicole Harrington Scholarship: Established in 2024, this annual scholarship supports Black women pursuing STEM-related fields
Awards and Recognitions:
Hampton University Forty under 40, 2022
IABA Volunteer of the Year, multiple years
Over my 20-year career, I have watched our profession navigate several inflection points as new data and technology reshaped how we understand and manage risk. The next decade will determine how integral actuaries remain to risk and insurance decisions in an analytics- and AI-driven world. I am running for the CAS Board to advocate for actuaries and our profession, and to help ensure the CAS continues to develop and support members in ways that keep us relevant, trusted, and influential in this next chapter.
I believe the CAS is uniquely positioned to connect what employers need with what candidates and members are seeking. Employers want actuarial talent that can pair technical rigor with practical judgment and effective communication. Candidates and members want careers that remain engaging and viable, where they can use their expertise with purpose, have real impact, and continue to thrive as the work evolves. The CAS sits at the intersection of these needs through its education, research, professionalism, credibility, and community. I want to help build on the current strategic direction by improving how we support candidates and members, how we prepare for what is next, and how we reinforce the value we bring to the industry.
Lifelong development is at the core of why I want to serve. Early in our careers, we need a solid analytical and technical foundation, community, and a credentialing process that is demanding but relevant and efficient. Mid-career, we need broader business context, leadership skills, and the ability to apply new analytics and AI tools with judgment and professionalism. Later in our careers, we want meaningful opportunities to mentor, influence strategy, and shape where the profession goes next. I want CAS programs and offerings to reflect that full arc, so candidates and members can see a clear path to grow expertise, stay current, and lead through change.
Through my career and volunteerism within the actuarial profession and my local community, I have seen how powerful it is when people with different perspectives and experiences help shape our work. It strengthens our pipeline, broadens how we think about risk, and improves the impact we have on the industry, customers, and communities we ultimately serve. On the Board, I would support efforts that expand awareness of the actuarial profession, improve the experience for candidates, and create more ways for members at all levels to see themselves as partners of the CAS, both shaping its direction and drawing strength from its mission, educational resources, and community.
My experience has also prepared me to contribute in a practical way to the CAS Board. In my roles across reserving, ratemaking and product management, I have seen how employers rely on actuarial insight and our credentials to support decisions across the business. I understand what they expect from our qualifications and how important it is that CAS education and programs stay connected to real business needs. In parallel, my board service and volunteer roles in the community and within the profession have given me hands-on experience with strategic planning, governance, and making decisions that balance ambition with finite resources.
Serving on the CAS Board would allow me to draw on my experiences, insights, and commitment to our profession to help the CAS honor its legacy while developing agile, forward-looking actuaries who can build expertise, lead with confidence, and grow, adapt, and lead in a changing industry. I would be honored!
