Executive Director’s Update

Jeffrey Brown

Executive Director’s Update

One of the most important things IABA can do as an organization is create opportunities for our members’ voices to be heard. The actuarial profession is built on expertise, analysis, and insight.

Every day, IABA members are conducting research, solving complex business challenges, leading teams, developing innovative solutions, and contributing to important conversations across our industry. Yet too often, that knowledge remains within individual organizations or professional circles.

That is why I am excited for this relaunch of Voices of IABA. Voices of IABA is designed to showcase the thought leadership, experiences, and expertise of our members. It provides a platform for actuaries at all stages of their careers to share perspectives, ideas, research, and lessons learned with the broader community. I believe our collective knowledge is one of IABA’s greatest assets. The more we share with one another, the stronger our community becomes and the more impact we can have on the profession as a whole.

Thank you to the members who contributed to this inaugural issue. I hope their insights spark new ideas, meaningful conversations, and continued engagement throughout our community.

I look forward to seeing even more member voices featured in future editions. 

Jeffrey Brown
Executive Director
International Association of Black Actuaries

Affiliates & Industry Updates

Toronto Affiliate – Summer BBQ Saturday, July 11 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. 

Annual Meeting: Change the Equation August 6 to 9 – The Westin, Charlotte. 

Washington, DC Affiliate – The Math behind the Mission 

Call for Submissions

We are asking all IABA members and allies to support Voices of IABA by submitting entries on: 

Where Numbers Meet Impact: Lend your voices to the ideas that excite you, the problems that keep you up at night, and the possibilities that give you hope. 

New Job Opportunities, Career Moves or Recent Promotions: Navigating an actuarial career is challenging. Making career pivots, recent promotions and starting a new job, although exciting, can be nerve-wracking. We want to celebrate you! 

New Credentials or Exam Passes: The long hours finally paid off and we understand the sacrifices an efforts to get here. Let us celebrate your successes with you! 

Travel, Recipes or Book Recommendations: The trip finally got out of the group chat? Finally experienced that one city on your bucket list? Tried a new recipe or refined that family recipe? Have a book club or want to share your recent read? 

Life Updates: Moved to a new city or country and want to connect with members? Share your story so we can connect you to the larger IABA audience

Celebrating Our Members

  • Congratulations, Jessica Macha for being promoted to Health Actuarial Consultant at Deloitte Consulting. 
  • Congratulations, Nikaya Smith on your new job opportunity as an Actuarial Manager at Milliman. 
  • Congratulations, Nerissa Sanderson on your recent internship at Zurich Canada.
  • Congratulations, Elang Bogopa on your recent graduation from the University of Toronto and starting a new career at Intact as an Actuarial Analyst. 
  • Congratulations, Tawonga Muliya on your new designation as an Associate of the Society of Actuaries. 
  • Congratulations, Imani Ooko on your new designation as an Associate of the Society of Actuaries.

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Thank you for your interest in what the Impact & Membership Committee is building at IABA. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions at impact@blackactuaries.org. If you have questions specifically related to Voices of IABA, contact us at news@blackactuaries.org