Mentee Reviews
KATHRYN LAHEY
Florida State University
Graduation | Spring 2027
What's Next | Summer internship at First Citizens Bank
Connect | LinkedIn
Mark gave me great professional advice, helping me navigate job interviews and craft my LinkedIn, while also sharing thoughtful insights about his career and the insurance industry. After our conversations I decided to add Risk Management & Insurance as a second major which couldn’t have been a better decision.
LAUREN GONCALVES
University of South Florida
Graduation | December 2026
What's Next | A summer internship with Carnival Cruise Line
Connect | LinkedIn
My mentorship experience with Ashlee reinforced my passion for the advertising industry and strengthened my confidence by helping me establish my personal brand.
SORAYA ELIONARD BORGELLA
Florida State University
Graduation | Spring 2027
What's Next | Finance Internships for Summer 2026
Connect | LinkedIn
Chrissy is an exceptional mentor who has been amazing help for me during moments of academic and professional uncertainty. She is always suggesting clear, actionable advice when I feel unsure of my path or nervous about the steps I want to take.
ANIRUDDHA DAS, AINS
University of South Florida
Graduation | May 2027
What's Next | An internship with Ryan Specialty for Summer 2026
Connect | LinkedIn
I am deeply grateful for the opportunities the RMI industry has given me and for the guidance of my mentor, Mr. Mark Shealy. I am committed to giving back to the industry while building a successful and impactful career in the insurance space.
COLIN WALSH
Florida State University
Graduation | May 2028
What's Next | Looking for internships
Connect | LinkedIn
Always try new things you never know what might stick.
KATHERINE BALDWIN
Florida State University
Graduation | May 2028
What's Next | Summer 2026 Internship at FSLSO
Connect | LinkedIn
My mentorship with Bryan Young at FSLSO has provided incredibly valuable advice that helped shape my second year at Florida State University into a year of professional growth.
DAVID WASHINGTON, III
University of South Florida
Graduation | May 2028
What's Next | Looking for summer internships, micro-learning opportunities, and overall experiences for growth
Connect | LinkedIn
Ashlee Weber, even though being in a different sector of insurance than I was, had an abundance of industry knowledge to give me. Every week, I happily got on calls with her to talk about everything that came to mind, and I now have a mentor I still speak to, even today.
MACKENZIE PRETE
University of South Florida
Graduation | May 2027
What's Next | Looking for full-time roles in underwriting
Connect | LinkedIn
Stepping into my mentorship with Mark during my first semester of RMI pushed me outside my comfort zone, but his wide-ranging advice quickly built my confidence. His guidance was a major factor in helping me speak to industry professionals and provided a crucial foundation for how I move forward.