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PresidentNina Rodriguez – Los Angeles native Nina graduated from Arizona State University in 2017 where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication studies and a minor in Spanish Literature. Nina is also a 2019 graduate of the Multicultural Women Executive Leadership Program hosted by the USC Marshall School of Business. Nina is currently with Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance as a Property Underwriter for the Western region and also joined the EIP board in March 2018. Outside of Insurance, Nina enjoys helping non-profits in the Los Angeles area and spending time traveling.
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Vice PresidentRyan Blasher – Los Angeles native Ryan is a 2017 graduate of Villanova University where he earned his Bachelor of Business Administration with an economics and finance double major. Ryan is currently a broker for Aon's Construction and Infrastructure team. In this role, he is responsible for marketing, placing, and servicing primary and excess casualty related insurance coverage for construction specific clients. He has been on the EIP board since the fall of 2018. Outside of insurance, Ryan enjoys spending time with his family and friends, playing basketball, and traveling to different parts of the world.
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Event CoordinatorJessica Ayala – Born and raised on the island of O’ahu, Jessica considers Los Angeles her “home away from home.” After graduating from ‘Iolani School, she went on to attend Brigham Young University in Provo, UT. She graduated in 2016 in Public Health with an emphasis in Environmental and Occupational Health. She’s able to use her safety degree in her current position as a Loss Control Representative for Lockton Insurance Brokers. In addition to EIP, she’s also a member of ASSP (American Society of Safety Professionals) and has recently received her Master's in Safety Management. In her free time, she enjoys relaxing and spending time with her husband and three children.
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Associate Board MemberFeada Kakish – CA native and recently returned after earning her Bachelor of Business Administration with a Finance major from University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She joined Aon after graduating Spring of 2022 and is currently an associate broker in the Construction & Infrastructure practice. Feada became part of the EIP board Spring of 2023. Previously, Feada worked in the pharmaceutical industry before stepping foot into the insurance industry. Feada enjoys helping others and while she’s no longer helping people with their health, she is excited to be part of a team that helps build America. Feada has a large collection of indoor tropical plants and spends her free time caring for her plants, exercising, and enjoying her family.
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Associate Board MemberAlexis Artounian – Alexis is a Los Angeles Native who moved to Irvine to attend the University Of California, Irvine. Alexis graduated from UCI in 2020 with a degree in Public Health. After graduating, she pursued a career in the wholesale side of insurance before transitioning into her current position with Sompo as an Underwriting Trainee. Alexis joined EIP in January of 2023 and is thrilled to be part of such a great team!
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Chief AdvisorDave Benyo – EIP President (2018-2023)
Graduated from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA in 2016 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Finance and Risk Management and Insurance. After graduation, Dave started with Gen Re as a casualty facultative underwriter in the Los Angeles Branch. At Gen Re, Dave specializes in the marketing and underwriting of large stock, middle market, specialty and E&S casualty business. Dave is a Western Region team leader for Gen Re and joined the EIP board in September 2017. |
