In this episode of URMIA Matters, Michelle Smith, URMIA’s Executive Director, interviews Sue Liden, URMIA’s soon to be retired (again!) Education Manger. Join us for a heartfelt conversation as we honor Sue on the eve of her retirement! From her early days in the military to building a proactive risk management program at Pacific Lutheran University, Sue shares inspiring stories of resilience, reinvention, and leadership. Discover her top tips for solo risk managers, the power of networking through URMIA, and why telling your story matters in this profession. Plus, get a peek behind the curtain at URMIA’s inner workings and hear what’s next for Sue as she embarks on new adventures. This episode is packed with wisdom, warmth, and a celebration of a career dedicated to higher education risk management—don’t miss it!

Show Notes

• URMIA Scholarships
• Volunteer with URMIA

Guest

Sue Liden, Education Manager - URMIA

Guest Host

Michelle Smith, Executive Director - URMIA

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In this episode of URMIA Matters, Michelle Smith, URMIA’s Executive Director, sits down with scholarship winners Rowela Lascolette of Hood College and Michelle Powell of Florida Polytechnic University to explore the unique challenges and opportunities of being a solo risk manager in higher education. They share their career journeys, lessons learned from the URMIA Annual Conference in Las Vegas, and practical strategies like youth protection programs, risk committee engagement, and scenario planning. The conversation highlights the value of networking, education, and community support, while offering tips for applying to the Jenny Whittington Solo Risk Manager Scholarship and staying active in URMIA’s resources and events. If you’re a solo risk manager, you don’t want to miss this valuable episode!

Show Notes

• URMIA Scholarships
• URMIA Annual Conference Scholarships - Jenny Whittington Solo Risk Manager Professional Scholarship
• Give to URMIA - Donate to support the future of higher education risk management
• Spencer Educational Foundation

Guests

• Rowela Lascolette, Hood College - Director of Business Services
• Michelle Powell, Risk Manager - Florida Polytechnic University

Guest Host

• Michelle Smith, Executive Director - URMIA

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In this special episode of URMIA Matters, all URMIA members are invited to listen in and hear the latest updates from the URMIA Executive Committee. Join us for a streamlined business meeting that will include a briefing on the Association by the president, a financial report by the treasurer, and other board officer updates. You will also hear about what the URMIA Office has been working on and what’s next for the URMIA community. Tune in to hear all the updates from the URMIA Board of Directors and what they are looking forward to in URMIA’s near future!

Show Notes

• URMIA Specialty Communities Sign-Up
• URMIA Board Nominations and Elections
• URMIA Board of Directors
• About URMIA - Strategic Pillars
• URMIAmentors
• URMIAacademy
• URMIA Matters Podcast - Meet URMIA's Newest Staff
• URMIA Staff
• URMIA - GRAC
• URMIA's updated Risk Inventory
• URMIA's 56th Annual Conference in Las Vegas (October 12-16)

Guests

Sandy Mitchell, Director, Office of Insurance - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Miguel Delgado, Associate Vice President and Chief Risk Officer - Carnegie Mellon University

Flo Hoskinson, Risk Manager - Oregon Health & Science University

Craig McAllister, Assistant Vice President, Risk Management - University of Miami

Jim Mulholland, Director of Compensation and Risk Management - Grinnell College

Keesha Trim, Sr. Director, Risk Management & Insurance - University of Richmond

Guest Host

Michelle Smith, Executive Director - URMIA

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