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A FREE, On‑Demand Summer Opportunity
For High School & University Students New to the Insurance Industry
2026 Speakers
2026 Sessions
Supporters
2025 VCC
"There’s nothing more gratifying and powerful than watching someone get back to work and back to life and know that you played a significant role in that process."
Claire Muselman, Ed.D.
Claire Muselman, Ed.D.
"If I gave you a tip for how to advance in your career - getting these designations will really set you apart from other applicants as you move up."
Stephanie Maiden
Stephanie Maiden
"College is a stage when a lot of students start to get internships… they can start to see what does the workforce look like, what does the corporate world look like, is this right for me. It's a great opportunity to get your feet wet with that profession."
Anthony Lucero, ASA
Anthony Lucero, ASA
"This is the most incredible time to enter the insurance industry!"
Charles McDade, LUTCF
Charles McDade, LUTCF
"I've appreciated the opportunity to combine a passion of mine with a fulfilling career."
Anthony Grasso
Anthony Grasso
"The reward I was seeking wasn't a new title, it was knowledge."
Dshanya Reese, CIC, PCM
Dshanya Reese, CIC, PCM
"Sometimes you have to be in the building before you can figure out where you want to go"
Mackenzie Seastrunk
Mackenzie Seastrunk

Cultivating the Next Generation of Risk & Insurance Talent

Virtual Career Connections introduces high school and university students to industry concepts, opportunities, and real-world career pathways in risk management and insurance, as well as key skills for today’s workforce. 

Made possible by Emerging Talent Partners, these sessions led by industry professionals help students: 

  • Explore the World of Risk & Insurance
  • Discover Career Pathways and Skills 
  • Grow A Professional Toolkit 

Cultivating the Next Generation of Risk & Insurance Talent

Virtual Career Connections introduces high school and university students to industry concepts, opportunities, and real-world career pathways in risk management and insurance, as well as key skills for today’s workforce. 

Made possible by Emerging Talent Partners, these sessions led by industry professionals help students: 

  • Explore the World of Risk & Insurance
  • Discover Career Pathways and Skills 
  • Grow A Professional Toolkit 

On-Demand Access to Recorded Sessions Launching July 14

Thank you to our speakers for sharing their time, insights, and stories and for helping to inspire and empower the next generation of insurance professionals. 

Heidi Buchman, MBA, CIC, CRM, ACSR, CISR
Jenny Bruun
Noelle Codispoti, CPCU, ARM
Amy Cooper
Mareli Fernandez, CISR
Sharla Franco Floyd
Krista Glenn
Anthony Grasso
Jaclyn Kelso
Gabriela Lopez, CISR
Anthony Lucero, ASA
Stephanie Maiden
Charles McDade, LUTCF
Dr. Claire Muselman
Marcus D. Nickerson, MBA
Hector Ortega
Jennifer Peraza, CISR
Daniel Perez
Dshanya Reese, CIC, PCM
Mackenzie Seastrunk
Karl Sherrill, CIC, CRM
Emily Urbina, CISR
Annie Zaffino

Sessions will be released based on the schedule below. Simply click to watch! 

Week 1 | Discovering Risk & Insurance

Day 1 | July 14

Day 2 | July 15

Week 2 | Careers in Action

Day 3 | July 21

Day 4 | July 22

Week 3 | Build Your Future

Day 5 | July 28

Day 6 | July 29

Heidi Buchman, MBA, CIC, CRM, ACSR, CISR
Jenny Bruun
Noelle Codispoti, CPCU, ARM
Amy Cooper
Mareli Fernandez, CISR
Sharla Franco Floyd
Krista Glenn
Anthony Grasso
Jaclyn Kelso
Gabriela Lopez, CISR
Anthony Lucero, ASA
Stephanie Maiden
Charles McDade, LUTCF
Dr. Claire Muselman
Marcus D. Nickerson, MBA
Hector Ortega
Jennifer Peraza, CISR
Daniel Perez
Dshanya Reese, CIC, PCM
Mackenzie Seastrunk
Karl Sherrill, CIC, CRM
Emily Urbina, CISR
Annie Zaffino

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