New York Metro

PRMA Chapter

PRMA Chapters bring members together through in-person and virtual events, creating opportunities to connect, share ideas, collaborate, and build relationships at the local level.

Region Covered: Connecticut, New Jersey & New York
Open to All  PRMA  Members
In-Person and Virtual Events

About This Chapter

The New York Metro Chapter brings together PRMA members for regionally relevant connection, education, and conversation across one of the industry’s most dynamic markets.

  • Regional networking with peers in private risk management
  • Virtual and in-person educational programs focused on timely topics
  • Market insights, member-led discussions, and practical takeaways you can apply
  • Opportunities to volunteer, support programming, and contribute to the community

Why Members Join

This chapter is designed to make local connection easier while still linking members to the broader PRMA community.

Whether you are looking for practical education, stronger peer relationships, or ways to get more involved, the chapter creates space to engage in ways that fit your goals and schedule.

You can join any chapter. You’re welcome to participate based on your interests, schedule, or nearby regional connections — it doesn’t have to be the state you live in. Explore other chapters →

Chapter Leadership

Meet the volunteers helping shape the chapter’s programming, events, and member connections.
Dana Acabbo headshot

Dana Acabbo

President

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Miriam Kasseris headshot

Miriam Kasseris

Vice President

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Mike Smerkanich headshot

Mike Smerkanich
CAPI, CPRIA

Treasurer

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Jennifer Brown headshot

Jennifer Brown

Logistics Manager

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Hannah Iversen headshot

Lila Aljarir

 

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Kathleen Atkins headshot

Tom Avezzano

 

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Lori Quinn headshot

Katie Hayward

 

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Alex Horowitz headshot

Alex Horowitz

 

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Lori Quinn headshot

Carrie Keller

 

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Shawn McMaster

 

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Ashley Mehyo

 

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Emmanuel Midy

 

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Jennifer Najeer

 

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Phillip Rehg
CPCU, CPRIA

 

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David Shapiro

 

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Kyle Shouvlin

 

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Alison Sweeney

 

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Kurt Thoennessen headshot

Kurt Thoennessen
CAPI

 

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Michael Valluzzo

 

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