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Cynthia Edwalds discusses the importance of visibility and community in the actuarial profession and the challenges posed by incomplete data.

In this episode of Actuary Voices, Cynthia Edwalds, treasurer of the Sexuality and Gender Alliance of Actuaries (SAGAA), talks about her path to becoming an actuary, the importance of visibility and community within the profession, and the challenges of understanding risks when data doesn't tell the full story. She explores how actuaries account for missing data, barriers to insurance access, the evolution of underwriting practices, and how actuarial expertise can help create more informed and inclusive systems. Cynthia also shares how SAGAA supports both actuaries and aspiring actuaries through networking, mentorship, advocacy, and scholarships. Additional Resources: Read the Academy's Issue Brief on Valuing Gender Expansive Data Read the Academy's Policy Paper on Social Security and Financially Disadvantaged Groups Learn more about the Sexuality and Gender Alliance of Actuaries (SAGAA) If you or someone you know needs support, help is available in the United States by calling or texting 988.

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