Reflecting on Friday's Online Networking Event:

Special gratitude to our guest speaker, Andrea Gambardella, SPBA Self-Funded Professional and Director of Operations at 90 Degree Benefits, CT (formerly Stirling Benefits). Andrea generously shared her inspiring career journey, from humble beginnings to her current role, offering valuable insights into both her triumphs and challenges.

One key takeaway from Andrea's wisdom: "The most rewarding part of my job is keeping people engaged, ensuring we have the right talent, and making sure our team feels valued. Focus on your people, as everyone wants to feel heard and have a voice. Our industry is evolving rapidly, and to keep up, prioritize your people." She added, "Joining the SPBA Board has put me further down my journey, and I still feel I have so much more to learn; joining the Board has been a great place to start."

Richard Hardin, SPBA Board member and President at Edison Health Solutions, extended a warm invitation to SPBA TPA members to join the Board. He emphasized the strength of friendships formed within SPBA. According to Richard, these connections are invaluable, serving as reliable resources and a supportive network.

Richard shared, "SPBA is great for the content that Anne and her team provide. It's always been first class and never a concern about misinformation. The conversations between the sessions are important and I view fellow Board members as great friends who have supported me. The Board has been instrumental in my personal growth. There are a lot of lessons to learn and we can prevent a lot of mistakes from happening when building those relationships. Being able to call someone at SPBA with a question or a concern is invaluable.