Leadership & Development Section – 2025 Leadership

Mission Statement

The mission of the Leadership & Development Section within the Society of Actuaries is to promote and facilitate leadership development, business perspective, and interpersonal skills for current and aspiring actuaries.

The key objectives of the section will be to:

• Provide tools to facilitate personal career development
• Provide results-oriented skills and knowledge for current and developing managers
• Build a bridge from technical knowledge to decision making and its implementation
• Develop educational opportunities and provide resources for all actuaries who strive to become more effective leaders within their business organizations
• Offer opportunities to network, enhance management practices and experience professional feedback.

Officers

Shriley Wu, Chairperson
Russell Jay Hendel, Vice-Chairperson
Derek Ray, Secretary
Henry Chen, Budget Manager

Council Members

Reilly McGarr
Tanner McKerlie
Gabrielle Moss
Brian Pauley
Su Su

Newsletter Editor

John West Hadley

SOA Staff

Ladelia Berger, Community Engagement Manager
Dale Hall, Staff Actuary