Tell me about how you became a Risk Manager? I fell into the Risk Management/Workers’ Compensation field. My desired occupation growing up was to become a Judge. What are the rewards you experience professionally by being a PARMA member? There are so many rewards and benefits in being a member of PARMA. The networking, education, and resources provided by PARMA is worth it all. How has your professional knowledge expanded by interacting with other PARMA members? I have benefited greatly by networking with my fellow PARMA chapter members. I came to the City of Los Angeles from the private

Tell me about how you became involved with risk management. When I started at a municipality as a Human Resources Department of One, risk management became inherent to my job. Since the City of Artesia and the City of Commerce were both members of the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA), I worked closely with the Authority’s Risk Managers to assess and manage risks that are unique to our organization and the community as well. Other than administration of workers’ comp and liability program, I learned a lot when I was facilitating contract analysis, assessing insurance

Tell me about how you became a risk manager? I was mentored by Barbara Goodwin, MBA, CPCU, ARM-E; Partner, Senior Vice President, Sales Executive, USI Insurance Services, starting in 2010, the year I joined PARMA. I was encouraged to pursue my ARM Professional Designation by my former boss Bill Stafford. I started on my Risk Management path by taking a 2-day Introduction to Risk Management seminar taught by Barbara Goodwin in August 2010. I then enrolled in the IEA’s 3-year ARM program and passed the exams for ARM 54, ARM 55 and ARM 56, receiving my certification in 2015. What are the rewards

PARMA 2023 Conference photos are now available on the PARMA Flickr account! View and download/share photos from the conference, click here to view.

Tell me about how you became involved with risk management? When I started at a municipality as a Human Resources Department of One, risk management became inherent to my job. Since the City of Artesia and the City of Commerce were both members of the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA), I worked closely with the Authority’s Risk Managers to assess and manage risks that are unique to our organization and the community as well. Other than administration of workers’ comp and liability program, I learned a lot when I was facilitating contract analysis, assessing insurance

Since 2018, Susan Colley-Monk has been the Secretary/Treasurer of the Sacramento Chapter of PARMA. She is also an Analyst in Risk Management Services at California State University, Sacramento, and has worked in the department since January 2014. Remaining enthusiastic about her active role at Sacramento State requires balancing home life and work. Not only is Susan a dedicated member of the Risk Management team at Sacramento State, but she is also a happy and supportive wife, mother, and grandmother to seven grandchildren – six girls and one boy. She is excited to welcome another grandson to

PARMA Member Spotlight Meet Candice Fisher Tell me about how you became a risk manager? Born and raised in Las Vegas, I had many exciting jobs growing up, but the most notable was dressing up as the robin (Red) at my local Red Robin and interacting with guests of all ages. When I was a senior in high school, I took a private-sector job but little did I know, I would work there for 16 years. A few years after I started, the company was rapidly growing and I was offered an opportunity to move out to California. I jumped at the chance to do away with my wool sweaters and the desert landscape and

PARMA 2022 Conference photos are now available on the PARMA Flickr account! View and download/share photos from the conference, click here to view.

PARMA Member Spotlight Meet Theresa Bucci How did you get into Risk Management? I started in the insurance industry in 1996 working for The Doctor’s Company. I then moved on to Keenan & Associates for a few years working with the school districts and now at the County of Ventura for 17 years as the Insurance & Subrogation Specialist. I love what I do, I love the County of Ventura, and how I get to help the 26 agencies at the county and the public. What are the rewards you experience professionally by being a PARMA member? Learning and networking. Those are two valuable components you get with

Dear Colleagues: I am excited to see everyone in person at our annual conference! From the responses we have seen, you are just as excited! As your president and fellow risk management professional, I want to ensure you that PARMA is monitoring the local, state, and federal guidelines as it pertains to the pandemic. In addition, we are working closely with Disney to ensure your health and safety at our conference. As of this writing, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) requires the following for indoor events of our size: Attendees must provide proof that they: Are fully