At the 2026 NAWA Annual Meeting, women actuaries and allies from across the profession came together to explore that question through an afternoon of research, practical learning, candid conversation, and connection.
Whether you attended the Annual Meeting live or are discovering these conversations for the first time, we invite you to explore the session recordings below and revisit the ideas, insights, and practical strategies shared throughout the day.
Watch the sessions below and continue exploring:
Shaping Success: From Fitting in to Belonging
In this 2026 NAWA Annual Meeting session, NAWA co-founder Amber Rohde shares findings from the Shaping Success study, drawing on research from more than 3,500 respondents to explore career consideration, the exam journey, and career advancement. Through research and personal stories, Amber examines how belonging, support, visibility, sponsorship, and opportunity can shape the actuarial experience—and the role each of us can play in helping others succeed.
From Credentials to Leadership: Building Your Career Beyond the Exams
What happens after you earn your actuarial credentials? In this candid panel discussion, actuarial leaders Laura Muse, Laura Bustard, Kim Guerriero, and Wes Griffiths share the experiences that helped shape their careers and move them from technical expertise toward broader leadership and influence. Hear practical insights on creating opportunities, developing communication skills, building meaningful professional relationships, and taking career steps before you feel completely ready.
Strengthening Your Executive Presence: Build It Brick by Brick
Executive presence isn’t reserved for executives—it develops throughout your career. In this interactive session, Aree Bly offers a practical framework for strengthening how you show up by balancing assertiveness with warmth. Learn how to communicate your perspective with greater confidence, build trust, ask for meaningful feedback, and recognize the everyday opportunities that help develop your presence one step at a time.
Making Data Tell a Story: From Information to Action
Great analysis only creates value when people can understand and use it. In this session, Dom Yarnell and Emily Tarng explore how thoughtful data visualization and dashboard design can make complex actuarial information clearer and more actionable. Learn practical approaches for simplifying charts and tables, reducing information overload, identifying the signals that matter, and designing dashboards around the decisions users need to make.
2026 Annual Meeting Program
Want an overview of the complete program, speakers, and sessions? Download the 2026 Annual Meeting Program to follow along as you explore the recordings.