American Academy Of Actuaries

Washington, DC · Founded 1966

Professional association serving U.S. actuaries and the public through education, research, and policy guidance

Primary audience
Actuarial professionals
Work area
Professional association
Topic
Actuarial science standards
Contact
William Michalisin
Contact

About Organization

The American Academy of Actuaries serves as the professional association for the U.S. actuarial profession, providing public policy analysis, research, and professional standards. Founded in 1966 and based in Washington, DC, the organization operates with 59 employees and 700 volunteers, generating $16.2 million in annual revenue. The Academy represents 20,000 actuarial professionals nationwide.

What They Focus On

Public Policy Advocacy

Provides independent actuarial analysis to government on insurance, pensions, social security, and healthcare policy issues

Professional Standards

Establishes and enforces actuarial standards of practice and qualification requirements to protect the public interest

Actuarial Education

Delivers research, publications, and continuing education to advance actuarial science and professional development

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$16.2M

+4.8% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$15.3M

+5.1% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$36.6M

+3.6% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

59

+15.7% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $16,165,925 $15,250,268 $36,594,922 59
2023 $15,419,248 $14,516,124 $35,313,722 51
2022 $14,614,904 $13,556,184 $33,918,112 50
2020 $14,011,165 $12,767,297 $27,192,112 44

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

  • 01

    Research and Analysis

    Conduct actuarial research on public policy issues and emerging risks affecting the profession

  • 02

    Expert Testimony

    Provide objective actuarial expertise to legislators, regulators, and government agencies on policy matters

  • 03

    Standards Development

    Create and update professional standards and qualification requirements for actuarial practitioners nationwide

  • 04

    Professional Education

    Deliver continuing education and resources to maintain high standards across the actuarial profession

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Academy Of Actuaries

Public Policy Analysis

Provides expert actuarial analysis and testimony on public policy issues affecting insurance, pensions, and risk management

Professional Standards

Develops and maintains actuarial standards of practice and qualification standards for the profession

Member Services

Provides professional development resources, networking opportunities, and continuing education for actuaries

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Academy Of Actuaries.

WM

William Michalisin

Executive Director CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $763,230
TH

Thomas Hopkins

Chief Financial Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $303,441
KS

Kasha Shelton

Sr Director of Membership
Full-time
Compensation: $190,272
CC

Christopher Cassidy

Asst Director of IT
Full-time
Compensation: $185,589
SJ

Steven Jackson

Director Research
Full-time
Compensation: $181,744
EL

Ed Lee

Assoc Director Professionalism ABCD
Full-time
Compensation: $174,232
EK

Erica Kennedy

Director of Professionalism and ASB
Full-time
Compensation: $170,372
EH

Eric Harding

Director Marketing
Full-time
Compensation: $159,555
DK

Darrell Knapp

President
1 hrs/week
KK

Ken Kent

Penultimate Past President
1 hrs/week
LS

Lisa Slotznick

Immediate Past President
1 hrs/week
TM

Tricia Matson

President - Elect
1 hrs/week
BJ

Brian Jackson

General Counsel
Full-time
Compensation: $307,584
GT

Geralyn Trujullo

Sr Dir of Public Policy
Full-time
Compensation: $304,047
DN

David Nolan

Sr Dir Communications
Full-time
Compensation: $265,874
LF

Lori Feinman

Sr Dir Education and Events
Full-time
Compensation: $193,336
AA

Amy Angell to Nov 13 2024

VP Casualty
1 hrs/week
AJ

Annette James

VP Health
1 hrs/week
JK

Jason Kehrberg

VP Life
1 hrs/week
JR

Jason Russell

VP Pension
1 hrs/week
NB

Nancy Behrens

VP Professionalism and Education
1 hrs/week
SM

Steve Malerich

VP Risk Management Financial Reporting
1 hrs/week
SK

Susan Kent

VP Casualty
1 hrs/week
TG

Tim Geddes to Nov 14 2024

VP Professionalism and Education
1 hrs/week
BK

Barbara Klever to Nov 14 2024

Director
CM

Cathy Murphy Barron

Director
CC

Chris Carlson to Nov 14 2024

Director
DF

Derek Freihaut

Director
DM

Donna Megregian

Director
DA

Dorothy Andrews

Director
EK

Eric Keener

Director
JB

Joyce Bohl

Director
JL

Julia Lerch

Director
LB

Lena Black

Director
MM

Maambo Mujala

Director
SA

Steve Armstrong

Director

Milestones

1966

Academy Founded

1966

Established as the professional association for U.S. actuaries to serve the public interest

1966

Tax-Exempt Status Granted

1966

Received IRS recognition as a professional organization under subsection 501(c)(6)

2020

Expansion Period Begins

2020

Initiated growth phase with staff increasing from 44 to 59 employees by 2024

2024

Revenue Milestone

2024

Achieved $16.2 million in annual revenue serving 20,000 actuarial professionals nationwide

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

BS
Banjamin Slutsker Secretary - Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
BK
Barbara Klever to Nov 14 2024 Director 1.00 hrs/week
CM
Cathy Murphy Barron Director 1.00 hrs/week
CC
Chris Carlson to Nov 14 2024 Director 1.00 hrs/week
DF
Derek Freihaut Director 1.00 hrs/week
DM
Donna Megregian Director 1.00 hrs/week
DA
Dorothy Andrews Director 1.00 hrs/week
DA
Dorothy Andrews to Nov 14 2024 Director 1.00 hrs/week
EK
Eric Keener Director 1.00 hrs/week
JB
Joyce Bohl Director 1.00 hrs/week
JL
Julia Lerch Director 1.00 hrs/week
LB
Lena Black Director 1.00 hrs/week
MM
Maambo Mujala Director 1.00 hrs/week
SA
Steve Armstrong Director 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$3.8M

Highest Paid

$835K

William Michalisin

Compensated Officers

12

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
William Michalisin Executive Director CEO $763,230 $71,577 $834,807 50
Thomas Hopkins Chief Financial Officer $303,441 $77,593 $381,034 50
Brian Jackson General Counsel $307,584 $43,602 $351,186 50
Geralyn Trujullo SR DIR Of Public Policy $304,047 $42,816 $346,863 35
David Nolan SR DIR Communications $265,874 $73,125 $338,999 50
Lori Feinman SR DIR Education And Events $193,336 $57,154 $250,490 50
Christopher Cassidy ASST Director Of IT $185,589 $61,515 $247,104 35
Kasha Shelton SR Director Of Membership $190,272 $36,504 $226,776 50
Steven Jackson Director Research $181,744 $22,558 $204,302 35
Erica Kennedy Director Of Professionalism And Asb $170,372 $33,806 $204,178 35
Ed Lee ASSOC Director Professionalism Abcd $174,232 $22,503 $196,735 35
Eric Harding Director Marketing $159,555 $33,168 $192,723 50

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$3K Total Given
Democratic $3,175 (100%)
39 Contributions
$81 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

2 Individual Donors
CM
Claire Mickelson 37 contributions • $70 avg
$2,575
EK
Erica Kennedy 2 contributions • $300 avg
$600

Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor Claire Mickelson with 37 contributions
💰
Highest Avg per Contribution Erica Kennedy at $300 each
🎯
Top Recipient HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT — $1,750

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$130K Grants Given
1 Organizations

Top Grantees

1 total
TA
The Actuarial Foundation Schaumburg, IL
$130K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
36 Registrations
24 Clients
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 24 total

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4 filings
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3 filings
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2 filings
Self
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2 filings
Self
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2 filings
Self
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2 filings
Self
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2 filings
Self
American Academy Of Adoption Attorneys
1 filing
Self
American Academy Of Allergy, Asthma, And Immunology
1 filing
Self
American Academy Of Anesthesiologist Assistants
1 filing
Self
American Academy Of Child And Adolescent Psychiatry
1 filing
Self
American Academy Of Dermatology
1 filing
Self
American Academy Of Emergency Medicine
1 filing
Self
American Academy Of Emergency Medicine (Aaem)
1 filing
Self
American Academy Of Home Care Medicine
1 filing
Self
American Academy Of Hospice And Palliative Care
1 filing
Self
American Academy Of Neurology
1 filing
Self
American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons
1 filing
Self
American Academy Of Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery
1 filing
Self
American Academy Of Pediatrics
1 filing
Self
American Academy Of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1 filing
Self
American Academy Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
1 filing
Self
Mcdermott+ Consulting (On Behalf Of The American Academy Of Ophthalmology)
1 filing
Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with American Academy Of Actuaries

Phone

(202) 223-8196
1850 M St NW Ste 300 Washington, DC 20036