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Business: Insurance

Elaine Del Rossi Joins International Student Insurance

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Elaine’s vast industry knowledge, proven track record and deep expertise enable her to advise client institutions on health insurance options and best practices in risk management. Her leadership skills and service-focused mentality match perfectly with our team and our commitment to our clients


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (PRWEB)

International Student Insurance (ISI) is pleased to announce the addition of Elaine Del Rossi as Managing Director Healthcare Solutions.

Ms. Del Rossi previously served as Chief Sales/Client Experience Officer at GeoBlue, formerly HTH Worldwide, where she spent nearly 20 years overseeing sales, customer service, global health and safety and building the student group division into a $80 million entity. She has also worked extensively in the international education world, chairing and co-chairing many NAFSA Annual and Regional sessions, along with sessions at that University Risk Management and Insurance Association annual conference.

“Elaine’s vast industry knowledge, proven track record and deep expertise enable her to advise client institutions on health insurance options and best practices in risk management. Her leadership skills and service-focused mentality match perfectly with our team and our commitment to our clients,” said Keith Clausen, President of ISI. “Elaine is a straight talker who uses her knowledge and experience to give direct, spot on guidance to clients and prospects, and we are delighted to welcome her to ISI.”

As Managing Director of Healthcare Solutions, Ms. Del Rossi will be responsible for expanding the group insurance segment for ISI, building on a solid existing foundation. “The ISI brand is well-known in the industry, having created and provided some of the best insurance resources available with their training programs and videos,” commented Ms. Del Rossi. “The ISI account management team provides best-in-class service to their ever-expanding roster of clients, and we are very excited to build on this commitment to bring even better healthcare solutions to schools and universities.”

As part of this new initiative, ISI is pleased to launch its new Administrators section, geared specifically towards schools and universities who are looking for information about international student insurance coverage and resources. The new section will now host all of the ISI administrator resources, along with useful information on group plans and options:

https://administrators.internationalstudentinsurance.com/

About ISI

International Student Insurance is a specialized insurance agency selling health and travel insurance to students from around the world. Online since 2001, ISI is a trusted industry leader providing insurance to students studying outside their home country. Owned and operated by Envisage International Corporation, International Student Insurance is a NAFSA Global Partner, member of EnglishUSA and the Alliance for International Exchange. ISI is also accredited with an A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau.

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Business: Executives

CanAm Enterprises President and CEO, Tom Rosenfeld, to Speak at EB-5 Expo Hong Kong

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Tom Rosenfeld, Founder, President & CEO of CanAm Enterprises

Tom Rosenfeld, Founder, President & CEO of CanAm Enterprises

Mr. Rosenfeld will share his views on the future of EB-5, the current Program status, and the proposed regulatory changes to the Program.


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

CanAm Enterprises (“CanAm”) is pleased to announce that its Founder, President and CEO, Tom Rosenfeld, will speak at the 2019 EB-5 Expo Hong Kong, which takes place on October 19th. Mr. Rosenfeld will share his views on the future of EB-5, the current Program status, and the proposed regulatory changes to the Program. He will also share his expertise and explain what to consider when selecting a reputable EB-5 regional center to Hong Kong-based investors.

Mr. Rosenfeld founded CanAm Enterprises in 1987 and through his vision and leadership, CanAm has become the country’s leading sponsor of EB-5 investments and the exclusive EB-5 Program representative of several government and quasi-governmental entities.

CanAm owns, directs, and manages a family of seven USCIS-designated EB-5 regional centers that are strategically located across the United States. Basing its business on a reputation of credibility and trust, CanAm has financed nearly 60 projects and raised more than $2.8 billion in EB-5 investments. More than $1.3 billion in EB-5 capital from over 2,600 families has been already repaid by CanAm’s 40 projects to date. CanAm has been the standard bearer of transparency in the EB-5 industry, having had its track record verified annually by an independent auditor, PKF O’Connor Davies, to provide verified information to its investors. In addition, CanAm was the first regional center operator to set up its own affiliated FINRA–registered Broker–Dealer, which is fully compliant with SEC and FINRA regulations.

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is administered by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The Program provides qualified foreign investors with the opportunity to earn “conditional” or temporary two-year green card status in return for investing $500,000 (or $900,000 after November 21, 2019) in businesses located in high unemployment areas that create or retain at least ten permanent full-time jobs for U.S. workers.

Prospective investors pursuing permanent residency in the United States are invited to read CanAm’s EB-5 Program Overview and inquire about the EB-5 Visa options.

About CanAm Enterprises

With three decades of experience promoting immigration-linked investments in the United States and Canada, CanAm has a long and established track record. Basing its business on a reputation of credibility and trust, CanAm has financed nearly 60 projects and raised more than $2.8 billion in EB-5 investments. More than $1.3 billion in EB-5 capital from over 2,600 families has been repaid by CanAm’s 40 projects to date. CanAm exclusively operates seven USCIS-designated regional centers that are located in the city of Philadelphia, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the metropolitan regions of New York & New Jersey, the states of California, Hawaii, Florida, and Texas. For more information, please visit canamenterprises.com.

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Harborside’s Annie Yueh Receives 2019 Folio: Rising Star Award

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This award is a reflection of [Ms. Yueh’s] dedication to JADPRO, Harborside, and the community we serve: clinicians working to treat patients with cancer.


HUNTINGTON, N.Y. (PRWEB)

Annie Yueh, an editor of the Journal of the Advanced Practitioner in Oncology (JADPRO), has been recognized with a 2019 Folio: Rising Star Award. Ms. Yueh will be presented with the award during the 2019 Folio: Show on October 31 in New York City.

The Rising Star Honorees are “individuals who are making their mark and disrupting the status quo of…media, even in the early stages of their careers.”

“In the almost 4 years I’ve worked with Annie, she’s grown into an accomplished editor who approaches every project with the same enthusiasm and ‘can do’ attitude. It’s truly a joy to work with her. I’m so pleased to see her recognized for her excellence,” said Pamela Hallquist Viale, RN, MS, CNS, ANP, Editor-in-Chief of JADPRO.

Ms. Yueh, a graduate of the University of Virginia, began her career at Harborside in 2015 as an editorial assistant. Ms. Yueh is responsible for key elements of a litany of products under the JADPRO brand, including the publication of the bimonthly journal, the annual JADPRO Live conference, various continuing medical education programs, and regional educational meetings.

“Annie is a wonder! There’s nothing she can’t intuit, learn, or innovate. This award is a reflection of her dedication to JADPRO, Harborside, and the community we serve: clinicians working to treat patients with cancer. I look forward to watching Annie achieve great successes in the future,” said Claudine Kiffer, Editorial Director of JADPRO.

Established in 2010, the mission of JADPRO is to improve the quality of care for patients with cancer, support critical issues in advanced practice in oncology, and recognize the expanding contributions of advanced practitioners in oncology. JADPRO is distributed to an audience of over 9,000 nurse practitioners, physician assistants, clinical nurse specialists, advanced practice nurses, and pharmacists in the field of oncology.

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Society: Christianity

Xulon Press Author Releases Book Based on Her Conversations with God

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This book reminds us to slow down


WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, Mont. (PRWEB)

Within the pages of Gigi Scofield’s new book, As I Look Out of My Kitchen Window ($14.49, paperback, 9781545616604; $6.99, ebook, 9781545619032), readers will find a book containing conversations between God and the author as she looked out of her kitchen window while enjoying the beauty of His creation, family, friends, and wildlife. Through each scene He reminded the author of scripture and she ends with a short prayer.

Scofield believes looking out of a kitchen window can open our eyes not only to the beauty of God’s creation, the love of family and friends, but also the relevance of His Word through everyday life experiences.

“In today’s non-stop society, is your common response, ‘I’m so busy’?” says Scofield. “This book reminds us to slow down, see the beauty of God’s creation, the love of family and friends, to take some quiet moments communicating with the Lord.”

Gigi Scofield grew up in Tarpon Springs, FL and married her high school sweetheart. She is a loving mother to three grown sons and a grandmother of six. It has been her honor to be a pastor’s wife, a Bible teacher of all ages for over thirty-five years (writing many of the lessons herself), a women’s ministry leader, and working mom. Serving God has taken her from Florida to Alabama and, for the past twenty-five years, Montana. While on mission trips to Uganda and Ukraine, she had the pleasure of teaching and encouraging women.

No matter where she is, Gigi loves people and loves the Lord; serving Him is her privilege and joy.

Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 12,000 titles published to date, As I Look Out of My Kitchen Window is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

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Technology: Electronics

eConnect to Showcase Its Facial Recognition Engine at G2E 2019

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eConnect Facial Recognition

eConnect Facial Recognition

“Facial recognition in the gaming industry can benefit multiple departments, not just surveillance,“ commented Henry Valentino, CEO of eConnect.


LAS VEGAS (PRWEB)

eConnect, Inc., a Las Vegas-based software company which provides gaming and hospitality companies with a platform for actionable information, reinforced by video, will showcase their latest AI technology at the 2019 Global Gaming Exposition (G2E). eConnect’s applications, including its new TITOTracker technology, uses facial recognition to accurately identify individuals and their activity throughout the casino.

Since many financial transactions take place at kiosks, eConnect’s TITOTracker links and totals transaction amounts to an individual face. Whether the person is a carded player or unknown, casino operators are now alerted when any individual exceeds predefined AML/FinCen thresholds.

“Facial recognition in the gaming industry can benefit multiple departments, not just surveillance,“ commented Henry Valentino, CEO of eConnect. “Those charged with Anti-Money Laundering responsibilities, the Casino Marketing department, and even the Database Marketing team can leverage our non-intrusive facial recognition applications. eConnect can provide a set of capabilities with this technology that each property can put to use for their unique environment.”

To see TITO Tracker and the full suite of eConnect’s applications, visit eConnect’s Booth #3710 at G2E in Las Vegas, October 15-17, 2019.

About eConnect

eConnect™ is a cutting-edge technology company that helps improve business performance through data and video intelligence. The company seamlessly integrates digital video surveillance with transactional data from point-of-sale (POS), casino systems, facial recognition, people counting and other data sources to quickly and directly improve profitability, efficiency and the guest experience. eConnect offers measurable ROI within months of system deployment. The software tools are world-renowned for their ability to discover previously unknown problems, thereby reducing or eliminating sources of loss and correcting operational problems. For more information visit http://www.econnectglobal.com

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Industry: Healthcare

WEDI Releases Industry White Paper, “Understanding the Models and Definitions of Encounters”

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“The industry needs to understand the current uses and transmissions of health care encounter data in order to address the barriers and variances that exist today.”


WASHINGTON (PRWEB)

WEDI, the nation’s leading nonprofit authority on the use of health IT to create efficiencies in health care information exchange and a statutory advisor to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), today announced the development of an industry white paper that provides a baseline understanding of various purposes of health care encounter transactions, their processing models and definitions.

According to the paper, “Health care encounter transactions have generally been thought of as secondary use of claims data; data that is used for research and public health surveillance. As alternative payment models and value-based care gain traction, health care encounter transactions and the use of that data have become more prevalent and meaningful. The industry needs to understand the current uses and transmissions of health care encounter data in order to address the barriers and variances that exist today.”

The 32-page document addresses the longstanding purposes, meanings, and needs related to the use and processes associated with health care encounter transactions. Some key takeaways from the white paper’s conclusion include:


  • The industry needs to understand the current uses and transmissions of health care encounter data in order to address the barriers and variances that exist today.

  • Encounter data is sent and received by different organizations. Although the entities involved in sending and receiving the encounter data and transmission methods are similar, each model has its own intent for why the data is being transmitted and what needs to be transmitted.

  • Various nonstandard and work-around methods are used today to send and receive data that are not accommodated in current standard transactions.


For more information on WEDI’s industry efforts surrounding Provider Adjustments, please visit the WEDI Claims Subworkgroup page.

About WEDI

WEDI is the leading authority on the use of health IT to improve health care information exchange in order to enhance the quality of care, improve efficiency, and reduce costs of our nation’s health care system. WEDI was formed in 1991 by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and was designated in the 1996 HIPAA legislation as an advisor to HHS. WEDI’s membership includes a broad coalition of organizations, including: hospitals, providers, health plans, vendors, government agencies, consumers, not-for-profit organizations, and standards development organizations. To learn more, visit http://www.wedi.org and connect with us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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Business: Executives

Argos Risk to present at AFP 2019 Treasury & Finance Annual Conference

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Referencing events from industry front line, we will share why it is imperative for an organization to define and embrace their risk appetite, said Kevin Sasser, Argos Risk Director of Strategic Initiatives


MINNEAPOLIS (PRWEB)

Argos Risk®, an industry leader of Third-Party Risk Intelligence (TPRI) solutions, today announced Argos Risk’s Director of Strategic Initiatives, Kevin Sasser, will present with Secura Risk Management Founder, Terri Sands, at the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) Conference on October 21st.

AFP 2019, where nearly 7,000 senior level treasury and corporate finance professionals gather, will hold its premier conference in Boston, Massachusetts October 20th-23rd. This conference provides a platform to hear thought provoking presenters, gain practical knowledge by attending educational sessions, network, meet industry experts, and discover beneficial innovative solutions.

“We are truly looking forward to presenting ‘The FBI is on Line 2 – The Good, The Bad, and The Reasonably Attractive Parts of Payments’ with Ms. Sands. It’s always a wonderful opportunity to work side-by-side with one of our Affiliate partners and share real life stories,” said Sasser. He added, “As a former Payments executive, this educational session allows us to uniquely represent both sides of the struggle to drive new growth while protecting the institution. Referencing events from industry front line, we will share how mis-managed risk mitigation practices can affect customers, management, and shareholders alike and why it is imperative for an organization to define and embrace their risk appetite.”

Sands, the Founder of Secura Risk Management, former President of the Georgia ACH Association and State Bank & Trust’s former Director of Payments Risk Management and Financial Investigative Unit, states “This session, ‘The FBI is on Line 2’ will illustrate the delicate balancing act between growing revenue, meeting the needs of the customer and managing third-party risks and vulnerabilities. It is designed to provide you best practices for securing and enhancing your third-party risk management program and to be able to prove to regulators that what you think happens actually does.”

“Today, third-party risk management is about knowing all parties involved and having supporting documentation to prove safe and sound business practices. It is what you think, what you know and what you can prove,” added Sands.

About Argos Risk

Argos Risk is a leading provider of Third-Party Risk Intelligence solutions. For almost a decade, we fulfill a need for timely and comprehensive risk mitigation knowledge with Third-Party Risk Intelligence services. Innovative and affordable subscription services help companies manage the risk associated with their third-party relationships; such as Vendor Management, ACH/RDC originators and lending clients – direct and indirect, and Supply Chain Management.

For additional information, visit http://www.argosrisk.com.

About Secura Risk Management

Secura Risk Management is a boutique consulting firm and membership organization that works closely with financial institutions to safely change with growing technology and regulatory requirements. Secura also works with FinTech companies to understand the needs of financial institutions based on balancing regulatory compliance with exceptional customer experience.

For more information, visit http://www.securariskmanagement.com

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Celebrating girl power on International Day of the Girl Child 2019

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Dayton Children's four female orthopedic physicians

Dr. Claire Beimesch, Dr. Melissa Martinek, Dr. Sarah Steward, Dr. Lora Scott

In 2011, the United Nations declared October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child to help galvanize worldwide enthusiasm for goals to better girls’ lives, providing an opportunity for them to show leadership and reach their full potential.


DAYTON, Ohio (PRWEB)

Only 6% of orthopedic surgeons in the country are women – and Dayton Children’s has three of them, as well as a female physician leading the sports medicine program. These four work with a whole host of women providing positive role models for today’s girls who want to succeed in traditionally male-oriented fields.

Orthopedic medicine deals with the correction of differences in bones or muscles. Many times that correction is needed after a sports injury. For Beavercreek native, Sarah Steward, MD, that was her calling to become an orthopedic surgeon, pursuing special training in sports injuries. “I grew up playing sports and played basketball at an international level. I considered careers like basketball player, basketball coach, engineer, architect and doctor. I also always knew I wanted to be a mom. In the end, I decided on a career that allowed me to combine my love for science, medicine, athletics and kids, all in one.”

Director of Dayton Children’s sports medicine program, Dr. Lora Scott’s passions also ran toward STEM careers. “I wanted to do something science or technology related. When I thought about my ideal job, I was picturing what today is called a biomechanical engineer. But that was a non-existent career at the time. I didn’t even know what to call that role back then. There were very few, if any, schools who offered it. In the end, I opted for a medical degree in pediatrics and focused on treating sports injuries like concussions. You only have one brain and it’s imperative we protect it for a lot more than just athletics.”

Other orthopedic surgeons focus on congenital issues, those that children are born with. They can be conditions such as scoliosis, the curving of the spine, or cerebral palsy (CP), a condition marked by impaired movement and muscle tone. While surgery is one option to improve movement, orthopedic experts have a lot of other methods in their toolbox that girls interested in a STEM career could study.

“I pursued extra study in motion analysis,” says Claire Beimesch, MD. “There is technology called a gait lab that allows us to watch in real time how a child walks or runs. It’s a great way to take interest in high-tech tools and apply it to make the human body work better.”

Melissa Martinek, DO, PhD, showcases yet another route aspiring girl physicians can take. She is also an orthopedic surgeon, but earned her medical degree in osteopathic medicine, a discipline that bases diagnosis and treatment on the idea that the body’s systems are interconnected. She may work on changes to a child’s muscles and skeletal system that impact health in other parts of his or her body.

“An example could be a leg lengthening surgery,” explains Dr. Martinek. “If we lengthen the leg, it brings the body back into balance and leads to better alignment of all kinds of systems. Muscles, nerves and even organs are no longer compensating for the shorter leg.”

These doctors are not the only women making an impact in the orthopedics division. Dayton Children’s has an incredible array of female physical therapists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, medical imaging technicians and many more roles throughout the hospital who care for kids throughout their health care journey.

“I hope that these examples give girls who are considering what their future could hold more options,” says Debbie Feldman, president and CEO of Dayton Children’s. “I hope that my colleagues and I can inspire young women and open their minds to the possibilities to areas they may not have considered before.”

Truly effective social change cannot come without girls’ leadership. These women at Dayton Children’s are leading the way, and providing examples for girls to go above and beyond.

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Industry: Healthcare

Hospice of Westchester “In Celebration” Gala Cocktail Reception A Wonderful Success Proceeds from event benefit the organization’s Caregiver & Complementary Care Programs

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Hospice of Westchester’s Annual “In Celebration” Cocktail Reception honorees; from left: Anthony Ciarletta, Grassy Sprain Pharmacy; Daniel Molino, Grassy Sprain Pharmacy; Susan Yubas; and Joseph Kahl

“This year’s ‘In Celebration’ event was a huge success, and we are grateful for all of the support we received from attendees, donors, sponsors and our board of directors,” said Mary K. Spengler, M.S., chief executive officer, HOW.


WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. (PRWEB)

Hospice of Westchester (HOW) recently hosted its 18th annual “In Celebration” Gala Cocktail Reception on Thursday, September 26, at the Westchester Country Club in Rye. The event honored Grassy Sprain Pharmacy, Joseph Kahl and Susan Yubas for the unwavering support of the organization and its mission.

“In Celebration” featured live entertainment, culinary delights and a fabulous cocktail bar, and raised thousands of dollars for the HOW Anna & Louis H. Shereff Caregiver and Complementary Care Programs, which provide alternative therapies to those receiving hospice care. The therapies, such as music therapy, art therapy, reflexology and massage therapy, help to alleviate pain, stress and anxiety, and are available to HOW patients free of charge.

“This year’s ‘In Celebration’ event was a huge success, and we are grateful for all of the support we received from attendees, donors, sponsors and our board of directors,” said Mary K. Spengler, M.S., chief executive officer, HOW. “This event provides an opportunity for our organization to recognize our deserving honorees and thank them for their steadfast generosity.”

In addition to being recognized for their dedication to HOW, the honorees also received proclamations from Westchester County Executive George Latimer for their community contributions and active participation in HOW development efforts.

This year’s event co-chairs included William F. Flooks Jr., Michele Fraser Geller and James P. O’Toole. The following individuals/organizations who sponsored the evening: grand sponsors Rochelle and Jesse Shereff; signature sponsors Grassy Sprain Pharmacy; Barbara and Paul T. Khoury, M.D.; and White Plains Hospital; premier sponsors Beecher Flooks Funeral Home; Brown, Gaujean, Kraus, Sastow PLLC; Michele Fraser Geller; The Blue Sandstone Group at Morgan Stanley; The Hildegarde D. Becher Foundation Inc.; PKF O’Connor Davies LLP; and VNS Westchester.

About Hospice of Westchester

Hospice of Westchester (HOW) is a private, not-for-profit healthcare agency that provides skilled, compassionate and comprehensive end-of-life home care to patients diagnosed with any serious or life-limiting illness and gives support to their families and loved ones. Hospice of Westchester is located at 1025 Westchester Avenue, Suite 200, White Plains, N.Y. For additional information, visit http://www.hospiceofwestchester.com or call 914-682-1484. For the latest news and updates, find HOW on Facebook.

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Business: Insurance

Carrie L. Hall Named to New York Life’s Chairman’s Cabinet

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Carrie L. Hall has been named a member of the 2019 Chairman’s Cabinet of New York Life.


PHOENIX (PRWEB)

Carrie L. Hall has been named a member of the 2019 Chairman’s Cabinet of New York Life. Members of the elite Chairman’s Cabinet are the top fifty highest producing agents among New York Life’s sales force of more than 12,000 licensed agents in sales achievement.

Mrs. Hall has been a New York Life agent since 1988, and is associated with New York Life’s Arizona General Office in Phoenix. She holds the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designations from the American College. In 2018, Hall was elected to serve on the Board of Directors of The Nautilus Group® for four years. The Nautilus Group® is an exclusive, advanced planning resource for estate conservation and business continuation strategies, and is a service of New York Life Insurance Company.

Mrs. Hall graduated cum laude from Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in finance, with an emphasis in accounting. Mrs. Hall is a member of several boards and organizations across the valley, including Valley Estate Planners, The Brophy Foundation, the Barrow Neurological Institute Women’s Board, the Arizona Women’s Board Supporting Kidney Health, the Arizona Community Foundation Professional Advisory Board, and the Xavier Board of Trustees. She periodically gives her time to speak at events through her affiliation with The Nautilus Group®, Eagle Strategies, and NAIFA. Carrie is married to Brian and they have two children, Max and Windsor.

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