2023 Katie School Scholarship Recipient

Recipient Name: Karissa Barth

E-Mail: kjbart1@ilstu.edu

Hometown: Washburn, IL

Leadership Roles

Officer Role in Gamma Iota Sigma Click here to enter text.

Expected Graduation Date: May 2024

Major: Actuarial Science

Officer or leadership role in other organizations Vice President of Indy-pendence Service Dogs RSO

Katie School/Gamma Iota Sigma Events and Industry Involvement – Fall 2022

Please check the following activities in which you participated in the fall semester:

September 6 – Actuarial RGA Presentation ☒

September 14 – Zurich Presentation ☒

September 28 – Meet the Firms - Actuarial ☒

October 7 – Meet the Firms – Virtual ☒

October 24 – Assurance Lunch & Learn ☒

October 25 – Interview Prep with Zurich ☒

November 7 – Acuity Presentation ☒

November 10 – Board Game Club Social Night ☒

November 30 – Portillo’s Risk Manager Visit Lunch ☒

December 1 – Chicago Cubs & St. Louis Cardinals Risk Manager Panel ☒

Other

Other Click here to enter text.

Internships in Insurance, other Relevant work Experience or Relevant Insurance Industry Involvement Health Actuarial Internship with Humana in Summer 2022, Consulting Actuarial Internship with Pinnacle Actuarial Resources in Fall 2022 through Spring 2023, and upcoming Property and Casualty Actuarial Internship with Zurich in Summer 2023.

Insurance Licensing and Professional Designations—Exam Parts Completed or Passed

Exam FM, Exam P, and University Earned Credit for Exam FAM-L

Community Involvement During College

I am Student trainer with Paws Giving Independence through Indy-pendence Service Dogs where I foster and train service dogs for their non-for-profit organization which allows the dogs to be placed to individuals free of charge.

Other Campus Involvement and Personal Accomplishments

Indy-pendence Service Dogs RSO Vice President and U.S. Figure Skating Bronze Appointment Judge Official

Career Goals

As an aspiring actuary one goal throughout my career is passing exams to obtain my fellowship. I desire to continue learning new skills and practices over the entirety of my career. I strive to do meaningful work and have an impact on the teams and companies I work at. I see myself as a strong leader and hope to one day take on a leadership role.

Recipient Name: Jack Berk

E-Mail: jdberk@ilstu.edu