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OUTREACH & NEWS
Actuary Voices Features Marcela Granados
 The latest episode of Actuary Voices features Organization of Latino Actuaries President Marcela Granados, who shares her journey as an actuary, from her educational experiences in Mexico and at Harvard University, to her current role in consulting. Listen and subscribe to Actuary Voices wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
HealthCheck Examines Health Equity, Disparities
The Fall HealthCheck includes expanded coverage of the Envision Tomorrow breakout session on health disparities and outcomes from a health equity perspective, recent Health Practice Council issue briefs including on 2025 premium drivers, and recent legislative and regulatory activity.
Academy Presents to Clubs, Employers, and Students Across the Nation
Academy speakers addressed employers, students, and actuarial clubs across the country with professionalism education, public policy updates, and informative outreach about the Academy’s service to the public and profession:
Committee on Professional Responsibility member Matt Wininger kicked off the education program of the Actuarial Society of Greater New York’s Fall Meeting Wednesday with the presentation, “Professionalism: Actuarial Considerations with Generative AI.” In a presentation at Ball State University in Indiana, ASB Immediate Past Chairperson Rob Damler walked attendees of the Midwest Actuarial Science Student Conference through the Academy’s Social Security Challenge. ASB Reinsurance Pricing Task Force member Bruce Stahl spoke at the Actuaries’ Club of the Southwest’s meeting in San Antonio Thursday on the standards-setting process and ASB resources and volunteer opportunities. Academy Senior Director of Public Policy Geralyn Trujillo presented virtually to the Middle Atlantic Actuarial Club Wednesday on the Academy’s nonpartisan, strategic public policy work in the 2024 election year, and what the results may mean for Academy workstreams in 2025. ASB Vice Chairperson Dave Neve also virtually presented to the club, highlighting the ASB’s role, recent activities, and key actuarial standards of practice (ASOPs). ABCD Vice Chairperson William Hines spoke Nov. 13 at John Hancock in Boston on “Professionalism Under Pressure,” while ABCD Professionalism Director Ed Lee spoke at the Actuaries Club of Philadelphia’s meeting the same day about the ABCD’s role, processes, and resources for actuaries with professionalism questions. Academy General Counsel and Senior Director of Professionalism Brian Jackson presented “You Are the Fulcrum of Self-Regulation” at Thursday’s Casualty Actuaries of the Mid-Atlantic Region Fall Meeting at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia.
The Actuarial Foundation’s ‘All for Math’ Campaign Seeks Support; Donate With Your Membership Renewal!
 The Actuarial Foundation’s (TAF) All for Math campaign invites actuaries to volunteer, donate, or organize “FUNdraisers” to help young students improve their math education. TAF notes that actuaries are uniquely positioned to inspire the next generation of problem-solvers and analytical thinkers. See more at TAF’s All for Math webpage. As a reminder, Academy member renewal season is upon us and Academy members have the option and are encouraged to make donations to TAF during the annual renewal process.
In the News
C-SPAN Airs Envision Tomorrow Retirement Session
C-SPAN aired and posted the Envision Tomorrow Oct. 16 retirement session on reforming Social Security that featured Social Security Administration Chief Actuary Stephen Goss, Academy retirement volunteers Amy Kemp and Ron Gebhardtsbauer, and experts from AARP and the Bipartisan Policy Center.
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