Hometown: Maple Park, IL
Parents’ Names: David and Rosemarie Selenis
Expected Graduation Date: May 2022
Majors: Finance and Risk Management and Insurance
Academic Honors Earned at ISU
Redbird Scholar
Member of the Honors Program
Nierstheimer-Gurtner-Giese Family Scholarship Recipient
AFNI, Inc. Scholarship Recipient
Chubb Scholarship Recipient
St. Louis RIMS Chapter Scholarship Recipient
Chicago RIMS Chapter Scholarship Recipient
Central IL CPCU Scholarship Recipient
RIMS Anita Benedetti Student Involvement Scholar
Outstanding Junior in Risk Management and Insurance
Leadership Roles at ISU
Resident Assistant in Watterson Towers: August 2019 – Present
Secretary of Gamma Iota Sigma: August 2020 – Present
General Officer of Actuarial Club: August 2019 – December 2019
Watterson Area Government Vice President: August 2018-May 2019
Community Involvement
I have participated in volunteer efforts on campus through Trick-or-Treat for Change, my resident assistant role, and the many volunteer opportunities throughout the community that Gamma Iota Sigma provides, such as Midwest Food Bank, the Humane Society, the Baby Fold, and more.
Other Campus Co-Curricular Involvement and/or Personal Accomplishments
Last summer, I worked as an underwriting intern for Sompo International in its Chicago inland marine department. This summer I have been selected to be a WSIA intern, and soon I will learn what brokerage firm and carrier I will be working for and learning from.
Future Plans After Graduation
My goal is to become a commercial underwriter in the property and casualty insurance industry, and to earn the CPCU designation within 2-4 years after graduation.