Social Insurance & Public Finance Section – 2025 Leadership

Mission Statement

The purpose of the Social Insurance and Public Finance Section within the Society of Actuaries (the “SOA”) is to develop consistent, high quality continuing education opportunities and sponsor fundamental research into evaluating and managing (1) social insurance programs and (2) benefit plans for government employees and the role of such benefit plans in public finance. Programs within the section’s purview include social security, government-administered health plans such as Medicare and Medicaid, and other government-sponsored pension and health benefit plans. The section’s purview is not limited to programs in the United States.

Officers

Sudha Shenoy, Chairperson
Tom Vicente, Tom Vicenteice-Chairperson
Michael Stephens, Secretary
Khurram Taufiq, Budget Manager

Council Members

Gregory Fann
Chris Giese
Piotr Krekora
Julian Robinson
Bruce Schobel

Newsletter Editor

Bruce Schobel

SOA Staff

Katelyn Kramer, Engagement Specialist
Steve Siegel, Staff Actuary