Anna Rappaport

Anna Rappaport

Anna Rappaport is an actuary, consultant, author, and speaker, and is a nationally and internationally recognized expert on the impact of change on retirement systems and workforce issues. She is passionate about improving retirement security and opportunities for older Americans and is focused on making a difference. Some of the specific issues she has focused on include women’s security, disability and defined contribution plans, phased retirement, and improving the individual’s ability to plan. Anna is a past- President of the Society of Actuaries and chairs its Steering Committee on Aging and Retirement Research and the Committee on Post-Retirement Needs and Risks. She writes a column for the Retirement Section News and frequently writes for The Conference Board’s Human Capital Exchange. Anna formed Anna Rappaport Consulting in 2005 after retiring from Mercer at the end of 2004 after 28 years with the firm. Anna became a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries in 1963 and she is a member of the American Academy of Actuaries. She has an MBA(1985) from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. She was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017 from the Plan Sponsor Council of America and the 2018 Lillywhite Award from EBRI.  She served on the ERISA Advisory Council from 2010-2012. She serves on the Advisory Board of the Pension Research Council and the Board of the Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement. Passionate about making a difference, Anna Rappaport is striving to educate and call to action the public, policymakers and business to improve prospects for older Americans and a secure retirement. She is particularly committed to addressing women’s issues and to advancing knowledge in these areas. Anna’s effectiveness is well-documented. Anna is also a painter and examples of her paintings and her writings can be found on her website, www.annarappaport.com.

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