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WLI's Endowment to EKU RMI Program benefitting female students

Women Leaders in Insurance has partnered with Eastern Kentucky University's Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) program to set up an endowment. In 2017 and 2018, WLI donated $25,000 to EKU RMI. This gift supports scholarships for women, aiding their education and career goals in the insurance industry. Dr. Burke Christensen highlighted the importance of this initiative in recruiting and mentoring women students. EKU's RMI program, the only one in Kentucky, offers Bachelor of Science degrees and has seen a significant rise in demand for its graduates.  To date, WLI has donated more than $65K to this endeavor.

Read more about the EKU RMI - WLI Endowment

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 In 2023, Women Leaders in Insurance created a mentor program. In it's inaugural year we had eight industry professionals mentor eight women in the EKU RMI program. This opportunity was invaluable not only to the students but to the women in the insurance space. We are lucky to have such a great relationship inside the EKU RMI program.  


“I’ve seen what a powerful mentor can pour into you. Seeing women in power and seeing the leadership they can give a young person new to the industry, such as myself, has helped me grow as a person and professionally.”  

Aubrie Borens – EKU RMI 2026


 “It was truly heartening to hear the students positive experiences and the profound impact the mentors have had on their lives. Many of the mentees expressed a desire to become mentors themselves in the future, a testament to the success and inspiration fostered by the program. I am grateful to everyone involved for making such a significant difference.”

Dr. Siwei Gao, EKU Professor 

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