Volunteering
Finding Purpose through Mentorship
Laura Mitchell became a volunteer with The Actuarial Foundation five years ago after having supported the Foundation financially for years. She was seeking a new…
Life as an Actuary by Mike Ziniti
For many actuaries, the path to the profession begins with a love for math—but every journey has its own twists. In this blog, Mike Ziniti,…
Life as an Actuary by Neal Holthus
In honor of #NationalVolunteerMonth this April, we’re spotlighting Neal Holthus, a dedicated STEM Stars mentor and experienced actuary. With over a decade in the field,…
What I’ve Learned as a Tutor
Clarissa Snyder, currently a college student, has always had a passion for teaching and helping others succeed. When she discovered Math Motivators, she saw it…
Opening Doors with Math: My Journey with the Math Motivators Program
Mathematics can often feel like an abstract subject, one that students struggle to connect with or see the relevance of in their everyday lives. However,…
Community Spotlight: Jerry Miccolis
Jerry Miccolis has been a Math Motivators volunteer since February 2021, tutoring students of all ages. Over the last three years, Jerry has contributed almost…
Community Spotlight: Meet Chaney
What impact did TAF have on you? This program gave me the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of youth in the local…
Community Spotlight: Anusha Fernando
“Anusha hails from Molina Healthcare, and she has been a mentor since I started with the Foundation in 2020. She quickly became one of my…
Community Spotlight: Meir Wieder
Meir Wieder, FSA, an actuary at New York Life, is our incoming Vice Chair for The Hardest Math Problem, and we’re thrilled to have him.…
Mentoring the Actuaries of Tomorrow: Community Spotlight, Jacob Heit
“I had the pleasure of interviewing Jacob Heit regarding his role as a mentor for our Modeling the Future Challenge (MTFC) program. I have known…
