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What a night, NYC! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at the RISE Pop-Up following #BI_WomenToWatch in the city that never sleeps ?? From the networking scavenger hunt to fun selfies, career advice from Sri Ramaswamy, Rachel Jenkins & Michael Vanunu during our RISE-talk, and celebrating the Women to Watch honorees, it was an unforgettable night. Not to mention the great company from our friends at Spencer Educational Foundation, NAAIA NY - National African American Insurance Association - New York Tri-State, RIMS (Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc.) St. John's University APIW, Inc.! A special shoutout to our sponsors Charlee.ai, Rivkin Radler LLP, XN Captive, Tyson & Mendes & Past Women to Watch winner Caryn Siebert for making this all happen. We couldn’t have done it without you! Swipe through the highlights and tag yourself if you spot a familiar face! ????

What a year it’s been! The RISE Team wants to give a huge THANK YOU to our 2024 Strategic Planning Board for their incredible contributions and all the heart they’ve poured into RISE this year. From launching the Ambassador Program to helping plan and pull off our biggest and best RISE Awards yet, this group showed up and made it happen. You’ve grown our membership, driven forward exciting initiatives, and championed innovative programming. We’re so excited to see where everyone’s next steps with RISE will take them. Some of you are rolling into new roles like committee chairs and ambassadors, and some are returning for a second year on the board in 2025. No matter what’s next, your dedication, energy, and passion have left a lasting mark on RISE, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the time and talent you’ve given this year. Here's to everything we’ve accomplished together—and everything you’ve set the stage for in 2025! ??? Let's give a round of applause to our 2024 Strategic Planning Board: Awais Farooq, CPCU, M.S Bailey Harr, CPCU Caitlin McPhillips, Esq. Chris Cutrer, CIFI, FCLS Dr. Claire C. Muselman Ema Roloff Jarrod Zea, CSSC, CLPF, NCG Khalid Brammer-Blackman Lael C. Mary Calmer, CPCU Mohamad ElHelaly Nicole Velino Owie Lei Agbontaen Pamela G. Petyah Triche, MPA, ARM, CWC-L Rachel Jenkins Raisa Lyons, AINS, AIS Scott Francis Tania Sanfiel, LSSBB, PMP, PSPO, MBA Taylor Jones Walter Davenport II, CPCU, ARM, AIDA

Join our host Courtney Brace for the next Wisdom Wednesday on November 20 from 3:00-3:30 PM EST, where a panel of expert leaders— Debra Livingston, Cortney Helfrich - SCLA Gold, and Maren Mooney, ACP, CLMP, CRIS—will dive into the power of leading with empathy. They’ll explore how empathy plays a crucial role in leadership, from fostering strong relationships with teams to balancing tough business decisions, including: ??how leaders can maintain authority while staying empathetic ??the importance of active listening ??strategies for creating an empathetic company culture. ??common misconceptions about empathetic leadership ??share some go-to empathetic phrases Whether you’re looking to refine your leadership style or create a more compassionate work environment, this session is full of actionable insights you won’t want to miss! RSVP now ??

See you soon, NYC! ?? The RISE Pop-Up following Business Insurance’s #WomentoWatch conference is TOMORROW, but there’s still time to register! Don’t miss your chance to enjoy drinks and networking in a vibrant atmosphere alongside fellow RISE members and conference attendees, while participating in our interactive scavenger hunt designed to spark conversations, build connections, and uncover common ground. ?? New York Marriott Marquis ??? November 19 | 3:30-5pm ??? Register now: https://lnkd.in/eh_kAKwU $30 in advance/$40 at the door A huge thank you goes to our amazing sponsors who made this event possible: Charlee.ai, Rivkin Radler LLP, XN Captive, Tyson & Mendes & Caryn Siebert ?????? See you soon!

Today’s the final day to snag early bird pricing for our Tampa Pop-Up with RISE and the launch of InsurTech Florida! Join us in downtown Tampa for a night of innovation, leadership, and connection, featuring: ? Two dynamic panels featuring top industry voices ?? Networking with innovators and emerging leaders ?? Fresh insights to fuel your insurance career Event Details: ?? December 10 ? 5:30–8:30 PM ??? The Tampa Club | 101 E Kennedy Blvd #4200, Tampa, FL 33602 ?? RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eH7YPm_d Don’t miss out! Early bird pricing ends TONIGHT! ?? https://lnkd.in/eH7YPm_d

Meet the 2025 Strategic Planning Board! ?? Awais Farooq, CPCU, M.S Briana Allen Chelsey Boyle Chris Cutrer, CIFI, FCLS Dr. Claire C. Muselman Cody Pavlat DJ Gargano, CPCU, AIC-M Ema Roloff Gracemarie Mende Jenna Contreras Kaitlyn Dudzinski Kayla Pigeon, Esq., MSPA Krista Scott Kyle V. Matthews Lael C. Lindsay Tanner, AINS Pamela G. Quron Berry, MS, CLMP Rachel Jenkins Ryann Foelker Tania Sanfiel, LSSBB, PMP, PSPO, MBA Join us in celebrating the 2025 Strategic Planning Board—bringing fresh energy and ideas to RISE!

Exciting news—our 2025 Strategic Planning Board is officially in place, and we couldn’t be more thrilled about the talent and vision they’re bringing to RISE this year!?This team is stepping in with a fresh outlook and bold ideas to guide our mission of empowering early-career professionals and building connections that matter. Lets give a warm welcome to our 2025 Strategic Planning Board: Awais Farooq, CPCU, M.S Briana Allen Chelsey Boyle Chris Cutrer, CIFI, FCLS Dr. Claire C. Muselman Cody Pavlat DJ Gargano, CPCU, AIC-M Ema Roloff Gracemarie Mende Jenna Contreras Kaitlyn Dudzinski Kayla Pigeon, Esq., MSPA Krista Scott Kyle V. Matthews Lael C. Lindsay Tanner, AINS Pamela G. Quron Berry, MS, CLMP Rachel Jenkins Ryann Foelker Tania Sanfiel, LSSBB, PMP, PSPO, MBA + Special thanks to our immediate past leadership, Walter Davenport II, CPCU, ARM, AIDA and Scott Francis for continuing to support our mission in an advisory role this year ???? Together, we’ll be exploring new strategies, shaping initiatives, and laying the groundwork for real growth and opportunity. Here’s to big moves, lasting impact, and a year full of momentum. Read the full news release and get to know the board here: https://lnkd.in/emWp9jzu #RISEProfessionals #RISECommunity #RISEleaders #RISEleadership #StrategicPlanningBoard #InsuranceLeaders #Insurance #InsuranceIndustry #InsuranceCareers

Get ready to hear fresh insights from Stephen Goldstein, our new Innovation Committee Co-chair! Stephen’s forward-thinking approach has transformed initiatives in our industry, and he’s here to spark ideas and conversation with all of us. Join us to share your voice, connect with others, and dive into what’s next for innovation in insurance. ?? November 21st | ?? 3:00 EST ?? https://lnkd.in/eSg8Wefw

Introducing our newest Certified RISE Innovators! ???? Through the Innovators Lab, these professionals honed their skills in problem-solving, collaboration, and creative thinking, earning them this well-deserved designation. Join us in congratulating this talented group on their CRI ?? Lynn Bellas, PMP/CSPO Andrew Caruso Lauren Leggett, AIC-M, CRIS Jon Longshore Danielle McGhie Matthew Navojosky Mandy Schwab Erin Scrivener Paul Roderick Tierra Webley, MBA Maggi Wettstein Tiffany Zwahlen, MIBA, CXAP, LSSBB,AIC #CertifiedRISEInnovator #CRI #InsuranceDesignation #InsuranceInnovation #Innovation #Insurtech #InnovatorsLab