Columbia Actuarial Society

Our new social chair is Olivia Suárez! Olivia is from Massachusetts. She graduated last spring from Amherst College with a degree in Mathematics.

Outside of actuarial science she love watching kids movies, going out for sweet treats, and reading romance novels.

Fun Fact: Olivia fractured her left wrist twice learning to snowboard - she took that as a sign and now only skis

Our new treasurer, Qiutong (Sylvia) Chen, is a proud graduate of the University of Michigan in Actuarial Mathematics. Originally from China, Sylvia masters three languages, Mandarin, English, and Japanese, and is willing to bring a unique global perspective to everything and heartfelt empathy to everyone.
Aside from actuarial science, Sylvia is passionate about learning new cultures, reading history and travelling. Her curiosity about the world is matched by her compassion for people — she believes that understanding others’ experiences across cultures helps build bridges and make better, more thoughtful decisions.
So, go talk to her! She’s always happy to listen, share stories, and learn something new together.

This year’s Vice President is Christine! She’s from New Jersey and has a B.A. from Duke University, where she double majored in Mathematics and Philosophy.

In her free time, she loves going to new cafes and old bookstores.

Fun Fact: Christine has collections of mechanical keyboards, plushies, and stationery items!

Our new president, Jiaqi Huang(Karissa), brings a diverse educational background shaped by her undergraduate exchange experience in actuarial science. She has passed five SOA exams and applies that rigor to every initiative. Jiaqi leads with a calm, collaborative spirit and is committed to building an inclusive, high-trust community.
Beyond academics, Jiaqi loves traveling and volunteering. Exploring new places has widened her perspective, while service work has deepened her empathy. She believes that understanding others’ experiences and giving back are the best ways to build bridges and make better, more thoughtful decisions together.
Come connect with her—Jiaqi enjoys hearing your perspective and building something meaningful together.

Our new secretary is Zhuowei(Gloria) Wang! Gloria is from Shanghai, China. She graduated this summer from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics with a degree in Economics, majoring in Actuarial Science.
She is a big fan of musical shows from around the world, Elizabeth, Mozart, l’Opéra Rock, Le Rouge et le Noir–L’opéra rock, Hamilton, Rent, The Orphan of Zhao(赵氏孤儿) are among her favorites. Since coming to New York, she’s been dreaming of “going into the room where it happens” on Broadway. Hope she can see as many musicals as possible during her master’s program.
Apart from musicals, Gloria also loves pastries, coffee, movies, TV series, and museums.

Fun Fact: Gloria is a 50% introvert and 50% extrovert. She keeps shifting her personality all the time!

Join us for a HeyTea study break November 7th! RSVP using the following link: https://forms.gle/fXqm1vmBCP2JiE2D9

We were incredibly grateful to attend the Gamma Iota Sigma Annual Conference in Hartford, Connecticut this past week.

As we continue the process of reactivating our Beta Omicron chapter, more than 30 members of ASCU joined as members-at-large to take part in a wide range of programming. Our members engaged with insightful speakers from across the insurance industry, explored opportunities at the career fair, and celebrated the achievements of other chapters and individuals during the awards ceremony.

We look forward to returning next year in Charlotte, North Carolina!

Come visit us today at Lewisohn Lawn 12-3PM! We got free candies and bubbles 🫧🤭

Last week, ASCU hosted a board game night at Hex & Co. near campus to celebrate the end of the academic year. From UNO to charades, we played a wide range of games and had a great time together. Thank you to everyone who came—we hope to see you again soon!