RISE Announces 2024 LEAD Award Finalists

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Dania Beach, FL, March 27, 2024 – RISE is proud to announce the finalists for the LEAD (Leadership in Equity and Diversity) Award, recognizing individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) within the insurance sector. The finalists for the LEAD Award are:

• Charmaine Rice – Senior Vice President, Global Learning, Development, and Diversity, AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
• Jackie Merkle – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Relations Leader, Grange Insurance
• Kaitlyn Dudzinski – Vice President Environmental, Westfield Specialty
• ReMeera Marie Green – Manager, People & Administrative Ops, SageSure

These outstanding individuals have implemented innovative strategies, fostered partnerships, and implemented educational initiatives to enhance cultural competency and promote DE&I workplace education and communication. Their efforts have led to increased awareness, understanding, and advocacy of DE&I work throughout their organizations.

The winner of the LEAD (Leadership in Equity and Diversity) Award will be announced during the prestigious RISE Awards Gala on June 18-20th in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This prestigious event celebrates excellence in the insurance sector and honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the industry.

“We are honored to recognize these exceptional individuals as finalists for the LEAD Award,” said Tori Snoddy, Director of Operations at RISE. “Their dedication to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives serves as a shining example for the insurance industry. We congratulate each finalist on their outstanding contributions and look forward to celebrating their achievements at the RISE Awards Gala.”

For more information about the 2024 RISE Awards Gala and to reserve your tickets, visit the event site

About RISE:

RISE® is a vibrant insurance community committed to empowering early-career professionals, attracting new talent, offering networking opportunities, and providing access to invaluable resources. 

For more information about RISE and our initiatives, visit RISEprofessionals.com

Contact:

Tori Snoddy | Director of Operations

tsnoddy@riseprofessionals.com