Spencer Educational Foundation Welcomes Four Esteemed Industry Leaders to Board of Directors

John Diaz of Zurich, Jarrod Schlesinger of Allianz, Kristyn Smallcombe of CRC Group, and Cristina Vigilante of AIG join Spencer Board

New York, NY (July 11, 2025) – The Spencer Educational Foundation, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to funding the education of future risk management and insurance professionals, announced the appointment of four distinguished new members to its Board of Directors, effective mid-2025. These additions bring a wealth of expertise and diverse perspectives from across the industry, further strengthening the Foundation's commitment to its mission.

The new board members are:

John Diaz, Executive Vice President, Head of Customer & Distribution Management at Zurich North America

Jarrod Schlesinger, Global Head of Financial Lines and Cyber at Allianz

Kristyn Smallcombe, National Casualty Director at CRC Group

Cristina Vigilante, North America Head of Retail Distribution at AIG

Johnell Holly, Chairperson of the Spencer Educational Foundation, expressed his enthusiasm for the new appointments: “The appointment of these four new officers illustrates Spencer’s unwavering commitment to engaging top leaders in the industry to support and cultivate the next generation of risk management and insurance professionals. We have great confidence that the deep industry knowledge, leadership experience, and passion for education that John, Jarrod, Kristyn, and Cristina bring will be a tremendous asset to the Foundation. Their insights will be invaluable as we continue to expand our programs, ensuring we meet the evolving needs of industry employers.”

To review the full roster of Spencer board members and learn more about the Foundation's leadership, please visit www.spencered.org/leadership.

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About the Spencer Educational Foundation:

The Spencer Educational Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to fostering the education and professional development of risk management and insurance students. Since its establishment in 1979, the foundation has been helping students succeed by providing scholarships, grants, and internships to talented individuals pursuing careers in these fields. To learn more about the Spencer Educational Foundation and its programs, please visit www.spencered.org.

Media Contact:

Tandeka Nomvete

External Engagement Director

Spencer Educational Foundation

Email: tandeka@spencered.org