Candidate Campaigns
We highly encourage all candidates to email your campaign ideas and self-introductions to Audrey Kaiser (agkaiser2@wisc.edu) to post on the Actuarial Club’s Website. Click here and navigate to the Website Campaigns section to find a detailed list of what to include in your email.
Stephanie Hayd
Hi everyone! My name is Stephanie Hayd, and I am running to be the next President of the Actuarial Club.
Throughout my time in the club, I have been able to watch it grow into more than just a professional organization. It has become a community where members feel comfortable connecting, supporting one another, and building meaningful relationships. My involvement in the club has grown alongside it. I started on the Community and Belonging Committee, later served as Vice President of Community and Belonging, and now serve as Vice President of Finance and Volunteering. Each of these roles has allowed me to engage with different parts of the organization and contribute to its development, while also giving me a deeper understanding of what makes this club so impactful. Serving as President would be a natural next step, allowing me to continue contributing to and guiding the club’s growth.
My goal is to preserve and strengthen the sense of community we have built while continuing to expand the club’s professional value. I believe that some of the most meaningful aspects of this organization come from the connections we form, whether that is friendships, mentorship, or simply having people to navigate classes, internships, and career decisions with. Over the past year, we have done an incredible job fostering this environment through initiatives like Lessons in Life and Leadership, Common Thread Gatherings, volunteering opportunities, and socials, and I want to ensure that this remains a central part of the club’s identity as we continue to grow.
In addition, I hope to reimagine our mentorship program to make it more intentional, engaging, and accessible. Every member, regardless of experience level, should feel supported and have someone they can turn to for guidance. Most importantly, I want to be a President who is approachable and present. I want to take the time to get to know members individually and provide support, advice, and opportunities for connection.
The Actuarial Club should not only prepare you for your career, but also be a place where you feel genuinely valued and connected. I am committed to making that a reality. I would be honored to serve as your next President. Thank you!
Brady Tetting
Hi guys! My name is Brady Tetting. I am a Freshman running for VP of Community and Belonging and VP for Social Media and Marketing. I have attended a majority of events that the club has put on: nearly every Common Thread, Lesson in Life and Leadership, Employer Presentation, CCLB, etc. These events have taught me invaluable skills and experiences that I plan on sharing with others in the club. Whether I am behind the screen as VP of Social Media or in front of the class giving common threads, I plan to create a welcoming environment where people are seen and supported. I can't wait to see you all on election day!
Anthony Gonnering
Hi everyone! My name is Anthony Gonnering, and I am a freshman studying Actuarial Science, Risk Management & Insurance, and Data Science. I am running for Vice President of Finance and Vice President of Communications.
Over the past year, I’ve been involved in the Actuarial Club through the Volunteering Committee (overseen by the VP of Finance), along with the Risk Management & Insurance Society and the Business Emerging Leaders Scholar Program in Planning & Events roles. In high school, I also served as Treasurer in multiple organizations and as President of Key Club, where I gained experience with budgeting, fundraising, and coordinating service initiatives. I hope to bring that same mindset of responsibility and collaboration into this role to further support our club and its mission.
If elected, I would focus on strengthening what already works and helping it grow. On the finance side, I would expand fundraising initiatives that support both club programming and broader Actuarial Department resources while increasing engagement across the club. On the communications side, I would continue building on tools like Flare and the newsletter system, while also strengthening the website as a connection point for members and alumni to stay engaged and access opportunities more easily. Overall, my goal is to help make the club even more connected, organized, and accessible for all members. Thank you for your consideration and I hope to see you at elections!
Misa Harris
Hi everyone! My name is Misa Harris, and I am running for Vice President of Finance and Vice President of Member Relations & Engagement. I’m currently a freshman studying Actuarial Science and Risk Management & Insurance.
Throughout this year, I have enjoyed being an active member in various areas of the Actuarial Club. I have led the dog and cat bed-making event as part of the Volunteering Committee, been involved in the Mentorship program, and attended Lessons in Life and Leadership. In addition, I was selected as one of the winners of the first Actuarial Club Case Competition. From all of these experiences, I have refined my skills in taking initiative, planning club events, and problem-solving through collaboration. Managing club finances as president of my high school volunteer club has also made me well-equipped to organize funds and coordinate enriching club events!
As Vice President of Finance, I intend to increase community engagement and facilitate connections between members of all backgrounds. I plan to effectively manage the club finances to allow for more engaging events, prizes for socials, and funding resources for members. In addition, I aim to encourage community engagement by introducing new, exciting volunteer opportunities to the club and bringing back the most well-loved events. Volunteering is such an important part of maintaining a supportive community, and I hope you will consider me to lead that mission. Thank you and I hope to see you at elections!
Clarence Ma
Hey everyone! This is Clarence. I’m a sophomore studying finance and actuarial science. I’m running for two positions this time: VP of Finance and VP of Community and Belonging. If you’ve been of some of the common threads, you’ve probably seen me before (I was the crazy person talking about selling insurance to robots!). I worked for the Committee of Community and Belonging for the past two semesters, and hosted / helped organize several of the Common Thread discussions. I really loved the vibes and the educational value of these events, and I would like to add my ideas to make them better.
As the VP of Community and Belonging, my biggest ambition would be organizing a series of events on foreign laws and regulations. We have many international companies like Munich Re recruiting from our school, and I believe when you intern in these companies, it will be really helpful to understand the local work culture and regulations on business. I was helping my family with an international fund last year and have learned a lot on these, so I want to use my knowledge to give us all a better internship experience.
Other than that, I would continue to host our weekly Common Threads, but in a more interactive style. I want to bring more story sharing, Quizlets, and minigames into our events, so it would be way more fun than just listening to me presenting! For the DEI side of our committee, I will organize several educational events. These events would be non-identity-based, so even if you are not a part of the group we are discussing, you are still encouraged to attend to learn more about the culture / history of these people.
As the VP of Finance, I will make our volunteering events more fun and informative. My idea is that I want to collaborate with small businesses. We will offer to do simple works for them like teaching the owners about property insurances (believe me many people have no idea on these things). They would get free help from a group of business professionals by joining the program and we will get an opportunity to practice our knowledge. I believe the growth of diversified small local businesses is a net good for the economy, and will make life in our city even better in this way.
Also, I want to invest our club’s budget reserve into an index fund with reliable growth and high fluidity. We would still be able to sell them at any time to get the money back, but we will have extra income to use on better healthy food options during events and rewards for our case competition next year. Please vote for me so I can make these ambitions our reality! Last thing, a fun fact about me: I’m a part-time fashion designer and I make costumes for some shows in our school!
Amelia Senart
Hello everyone! My name is Amelia Senart, I’m a freshman studying Actuarial Science and RMI. I am running for Vice President of Communications and Vice President of Member Relations and Engagement. I hope many of you have seen me around, whether during our mentorship events, lessons of life and leadership, employee presentations, or any of the other super fun activities our club puts together. And if we haven’t met yet, please say hi! I genuinely love getting to know the people who make this organization what it is.
If I were to be elected as VP of Communications, I would utilize my organizational and team communication skills I have built in my previous experience. First, in my time facilitating all logistical communication between coaching staff and my peers as captain of the cheer team in the past, and in my current position as Office Supervisor at Starbucks. If I were given this role, I would balance clarity and enthusiasm in our newsletters and increase awareness of opportunities and resources our club provides.
If elected as VP of Member Relations and Engagement, I would work to strengthen both our club wide social events and elevate the events that bring smaller sub communities of our organization together for common interests and similarities. In my current job I am responsible for planning engagement events with games and fun activities that build strong friendships and sense of belonging.
Allie Downes
Hi! My name is Allie Downes, and I am a current freshman majoring in actuarial science and RMI. I am running for the VP position of Community and Belonging as I have loved being on the committee for Community and Belonging and seeing how essential it is to create connection among members in the club. I have already hosted four common threads, and I would love to continue being able to create a diverse community where people can find their place in our welcoming club. I also helped put together the Women in Actuarial Science Event, which gave the women in the club a chance to bond. As future VP of Community and Belonging, I would like to continue weekly common threads, facilitate more Women in Actuarial Science events, and explore making something like an affinity group for women in actuarial science. I’m passionate about making our organization more inclusive, welcoming, and connected, and I would love your vote to continue that work!
