Club Advisor - Mandy Hammell
Hi! My name is Mandy Hammell. I am the head of the Actuarial Science Program at Penn State. I graduated from Penn State (many years ago) with a degree in Mathematics with an option in Actuarial Science. I am an FSA and a CLU (Certified Life Underwriter). I worked for 30 years as an actuary at Prudential Financial. I had exposure to a wide variety of actuarial work during my career at Prudential. In my free time, I enjoy puzzles, travelling and spending time with friends and family. If you have questions about the career, I’m happy to chat with you!
Contact Mandy with administrative questions or questions about the actuarial science program! |
President - Srikar Sunil
Hi! My name is Srikar Sunil. I am the President of the Actuarial Science Program. I am a junior majoring in Actuarial Science through Smeal. Last summer, I was an actuarial intern at Liberty Mutual in their Commerical Property Pricing department. Currently, I am working at Milliman in their P&C practice, and this upcoming summer, I will be interning at Ernst & Young. I have passed Exam P, FM, and MAS-I. I enjoy working out, playing racquet sports, and hanging out with my friends. Contact me with questions about anything club/actuarial related! |
Vice President - Anthony Padula
Hi! My name is Anthony Padula, and I am a junior double majoring in Actuarial Science and Spanish. This summer I will be interning with Oliver Wyman. Outside of the club, I am involved with the Sapphire Leadership Academic Program. I have passed Exams P, FM, and SRM, and currently am working towards UEC credit for FAM. In my spare time I like to play tennis, golf, read, work out, watch football, and play guitar. Contact me with questions about anything club/actuarial related! |
Director of Finance - Olivia Lechthaler
Hi! I'm Olivia Lechthaler and I am double majoring an Actuarial Science and Accounting. Last summer I interned for Lincoln Financial Group and this upcoming summer I will be interning with Cigna. I have passed Exam P and am currently preparing for FM. I'm also involved in TEDxPSU, and in my free time, I love to ski, play tennis, read, and bake! Feel free to contact me regarding exam reimbursements, dues, or any general questions about Actuarial Science at Penn State! |
Director of Technology - Sean Gordon
Hi! My name is Sean Gordon. I am the Director of Technology for the Actuarial Science Club. I am a sophomore double majoring in Actuarial Science and Accounting. This summer I will be interning with Highmark Health. I am also involved in the Sapphire Academic Leadership Program, and I love participating in their THON division. I have passed exam P and am currently working towards UEC credit for FM. Outside of my club involvements, I love playing basketball and volleyball, hanging out with my friends, and my favorite ice cream flavor from the Berkey Creamery is grilled stickies!
Contact me with questions about the resume books, databases, or any general questions! |
Director of Corporate Outreach - Matthew Bretz
Hi! My name is Matthew Bretz, and I am currently a second-year majoring in Actuarial Science. This past summer I interned with Resolution Life US and am excited to join Prudential this upcoming summer. I have passed exam P and am currently studying for FM. Outside of the club, I am involved in the Sapphire Leadership Academic Program and Club Pickleball. I enjoy working out, coin collecting, and reading. Contact me with questions regarding the career fair, information sessions, or anything actuarial related! |
Director of Communications - Lauren Lavis
Hello! My name is Lauren Lavis and I am a junior majoring in Actuarial Science through Smeal. I have passed Exam P and FM, and am currently studying for Exam FAM-S. Last summer, I was an intern at Resolution Life US as a member of the Behavioral Analytics team. This upcoming summer, I am excited to be returning to Resolution Life US. Outside of the Actuarial Science Club, I am a member of the THON organization FOTO. In my free time I enjoy working out, baking, and playing board games. Contact me with any questions about club discounts, club events, or the weekly email! |
Director of Student Development - Luke Popadiuk
Hi! My name is Luke Popadiuk. I am the Director of Student Development for the Actuarial Science Club. I am a junior majoring in Actuarial Science through Smeal. Last summer, I interned at Cigna in Philadelphia on their Supplemental Health team. Currently, Anthony Padula and I are TAs for RM 214, the Exam P class, as well as the THON Chair for Club Spikeball. This upcoming summer, I will be interning at Deloitte in New York. I have passed Exam P, FM, and took Exam SRM in January and am waiting on results. Contact me with any questions about the bootcamp getting involved as an actuarial student! |
CAS Ambassador - Sam Sweeney
Hi! My name is Sam Sweeney, and I am a junior majoring in Actuarial Science through Smeal with a minor in Economics. I have passed Exams P, FM, CAS DISC IA, CAS DISC RM, and CAS DISC DA. My role as CAS Student Ambassador gives me the opportunity to bring in resources from the Casualty Actuarial Society to support students tracking the Property and Casualty route. This upcoming summer, I will be interning with CNA in Chicago. Outside the CAS Ambassador Role, I have served on the Rush Committee for the Nationally Recognized Business Fraternity, Phi Beta Lambda. I am also a member of the nationally recognized Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity and a member of the Nonprofit Poker Club here at Penn State. In my free time I enjoy lifting and playing cards!
Contact me with any questions about CAS opportunities and events! |
International Student Liaison - Honey Patel
Hi! My name is Honey Patel. I am the International Student Liaison for the Actuarial Science Club. I am majoring in Mathematics with Actuarial science specialization through Eberly College of Science. I have passed exam P and will be interning with Prudential Financial in their Newark office this summer. I am also a TA in the Math department and involved in the Women in Math Association at Penn State. In my free time, I like to play badminton, go to gym, and spend time with my friends! Contact me with any questions about International and Commonwealth student opportunities! |