RISE Announces 2025 Strategic Planning Board

Dania Beach, FL, Nov. 14, 2024– RISE®, a leading insurance community dedicated to empowering earlycareer professionals, attracting new talent, offering networking opportunities, and providing access to invaluable resources, is proud to announce the members of the 2025 Strategic Planning Board.

The Strategic Planning Board is the driving force behind RISE’s long-term vision. Comprising of dedicated RISE members who have been handpicked for their exceptional talents and unwavering commitment, this impressive group of individuals will collaborate closely with RISE’s leadership team and Advisory Board to spearhead initiatives and turn our long-term aspirations into reality.

This year’s board members will have the unique opportunity to:

  • Collaborate with RISE’s Leadership Team: They will work hand in hand with RISE’s visionary leadership, bringing fresh ideas, strategic insights, and their exceptional talents to the table.
  • Transform Vision into Reality: Members will take part in crafting and executing initiatives that align with RISE’s long-term goals, helping to turn aspirations into accomplishments.
  • Network with Purpose: The Strategic Planning Board offers a valuable network of like-minded, high-achieving individuals, fostering new connections, partnerships, and opportunities.
  • Shape Their Leadership Path: Board members will enhance their skills, refine their strategic thinking, and elevate their leadership style through hands-on experience.

The chosen members were selected after rigorous evaluation and represent a cross-section of expertise, passion, and dedication that epitomizes RISE’s values. This opportunity promises to be a pivotal moment in the journey of these high-achieving individuals, and we are thrilled to be a part of that journey.

Meet the 2024 Strategic Planning Board:

Awais Farooq

SVP, Strategy & Transformation, Crawford & Company

Bri Allen

Casualty Broker, McGill and Partners

Chelsey Boyle

Associate Claims Specialist, Tokio Marine HCC

Chris Cutrer

SIU Field Supervisor, GEICO

Dr. Claire Muselman

Director of the MS in Leadership Program, Drake University

Cody Pavlat

Manager, Content Design & Knowledge Management, AF Group

DJ Gargano

Senior Client Services Manager, CNA

Ema Roloff

Co-Founder and Principal Consultant, Roloff Consulting

Gracemarie Mende

Director of Auto, Claims, Arch Insurance Group

Jenna Contreras

National Market Relations Manager, Risk Placement Services

Kaitlyn Dudzinski

Vice President - Environmental, Westfield Specialty

Kayla Pigeon

AVP, MSP Compliance, Sanderson Firm PLLC

Krista Scott

AVP Territory Leader, Zurich North America

Kyle Matthews

Managing Director, The Hartford

Lael Chappell

COO, Stealth Startup

Lindsay Tanner

Auto Unit Manager, Westfield Insurance

Pamela Goerlich Findley

Sr Product Manager, RLI

Quron Berry

General Liability Claims Supervisor, Utica National Insurance Group

Rachel Jenkins

Chief Operating Officer, XN Captial

Ryann Foelker

Strategy Design Director, American Family Insurance

Tania Sanfiel

Director, P&C Claims, Assurant

Walter Davenport II

SPB Advisor

Scott Francis

SPB Advisor

Awais Farooq – Crawford & Company 
Bri Allen – McGill and Partners 
Chelsey Boyle – Tokio Marine HCC 
Chris Cutrer – GEICO 
Dr. Claire Muselman – Drake University 
Cody Pavlat – AF Group 
DJ Gargano – CNA
Ema Roloff – Roloff Consulting
Gracemarie Mende – Arch Insurance Group 
Jenna Contreras – Risk Placement Services
Kaitlyn Dudzinski – Westfield Specialty 

Kayla Pigeon – Sanderson Firm PLLC 
Krista Scott – Zurich North America 
Kyle Matthews – The Hartford 
Lael Chappell – Stealth Startup
Lindsay Tanner – Westfield Insurance 
Pam Goerlich Findley – RLI Insurance Company
Quron Berry – Utica National Insurance Group 
Rachel Jenkins – XN Captive 
Ryann Foelker – American Family Insurance 
Tania Sanfield – Assurant

"Big cheers to our 2024 Strategic Planning Board members! We're excited to dive into a new year of fresh ideas, bold moves, and real impact. Together, we'll keep pushing RISE forward, building on our mission of growth, connection, and leadership."

Tori Snoddy, Director of Operations
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