CCA Member Spotlight

Consulting actuaries don’t sit on the sidelines. We’re front and center – the movers and shakers – unafraid of using our powers of intellect and charm to advise and conquer. We are individuals with extraordinary stories to tell. This page will feature the stories of CCA members - who they are and what they do both inside and out of the actuarial world.

Shelley Zhao

Meet CCA Member: Shelley Zhao

Shelley discovered the actuarial profession thanks to her “tiger mom” and built a career she loves with a math degree from Lewis & Clark College and a master’s in actuarial science from UT Austin.

Along the way, Shelley has been inspired by mentors whose passion for client service and lifelong learning continues to influence her approach. She enjoys being part of the CCA, where stepping out of her comfort zone—networking, recruiting speakers, and engaging with the community—has been both challenging and rewarding.

Outside the actuarial world, Shelley is full of surprises. She plays pick-up volleyball, is working toward intermediate-level snowboarding skills, and even speaks French.  

Her advice to aspiring actuaries? Be curious, don’t assume, and embrace challenges. According to Shelley, the right answer isn’t always the best answer—but the learning along the way makes the journey worthwhile.

 

Name: Shelley Zhao| Location: Portland, Oregon | Employer: AON| Area of Practice: Health & Welfare

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