Description: At the same time we were trying to recruit people to submit articles for The Stepping Stone, I encountered a series of articles published in the Washington Post about the lack of op-ed pieces written by women for major newspapers. These articles caused me to explore how the Society of Actuaries is doing in comparison with some major newspapers. The Stepping Stone, October 2005, Issue No. 20.

Description: Feature article featuring expert opinions on the future of health care

Description: This column highlights the hobbies, pastimes and personal interests of SOA members.

Description: This article discusses the management experience gap. If management experience is a requirement for a manager level position, how does somebody ever get the chance to develop such experience? The author suggests volunteering time and energy in the community.

Description: Full version of The Stepping Stone Newsletter, January 2006, Issue No. 21.

Description: The Health Section chairperson discusses the past year's activity, especially the Visions for the Future of the U.S. Health Care System essay contest, and an update on the Untapped Opportunities for Actuaries in Health initiative.

Description: As one of our key areas of focus this year, the Management and Personal Development Section Council has been working with the staff of the Society of Actuaries on the image campaign. As was mentioned in the “Turn Risk Into Opportunity” video, we each own a little piece of the image. To some circle of people, whether within my department, my division or my company, I = ACTUARY. Within these circles it is realistic for me to tackle my image and hence the image of actuaries. From The Stepping Stone, July 2005, Issue No. 19.