It is with very heavy hearts that the PARMA Board of Directors can confirm earlier postings of the sudden passing of Southern California Chapter Chair DeAnna Soria. Besides being a tremendous Mother, Grandmother, Wife, and HR Director at the City of Huntington Beach, her other true love was being part of the PARMA organization. DeAnna was initially a Vice Chair in the Southern California Chapter under current PARMA President Paul Zeglovitch, who was serving as the Chair. DeAnna eventually took over for Paul as Chapter Chair when he moved to the PARMA Board of Directors. Paul remembers DeAnna

As Titanium sponsors, AIMS and AMC thank PARMA for providing us with a unique opportunity to support PARMA in their mission to provide a forum for California public risk employees to share ideas and solutions in the ever-shifting risk management challenges that exist in today’s environment. Through our sponsorship, we have been given the potential to elevate visibility, forge meaningful connections and networking, build trust, contribute to societal well-being, achieve returns that exceed far beyond financial metrics, and establish ourselves as industry thought leaders and authorities. Through

Tell me how you got into Risk Management? Prior to joining my public agency, I worked for several years with an insurance broker where I was introduced to the broad and complex world of insurance. That experience led me into risk management where I was hired as a Risk Tech for the County property program. After a few weeks, I was transitioned to the workers’ comp program as coverage was urgently needed at that time. I took advantage of every opportunity to expand my knowledge in workers’ compensation regulations and processes by attending trainings and obtaining pertinent certifications. After

Tell me about how you got into Risk Management? My journey into risk management was a natural progression. I started in a related field, where I was exposed to risk management concepts, and quickly found I had a strong interest in understanding and mitigating risks. As I advanced in my career, I pursued training, certifications, and sought mentorship from senior professionals. Eventually, I transitioned into a dedicated risk management role, where I could apply my growing knowledge and make meaningful contributions. What are the rewards you experience professionally by being a PARMA member