2025 Black in STEM

Undergraduate Students

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Kayla Moore.

Kayla Moore

 

Major and degree pursued: Statistics (Actuarial option), bachelor of science

Prospective graduation year: 2025

Experience: actuarial intern, AmeriHealth Caritas (summer 2024) and Transamerica (summer 2025

Connect: LinkedIn | Email

 

What motivates you to do science?

As the daughter of two hardworking Jamaican parents, I’m constantly reminded of the beauty in working hard to achieve your dreams and the determination needed to do so. In the future, I hope to pass all my exams to become a certified actuary and contribute to the insurance industry in Jamaica.

What does Black History Month mean to you?

To me, it’s a time to look back at our history for strength to continue with the future. As a Black woman in STEM, it’s easy to get discouraged by the lack of representation in our field, but let this month remind us that we deserve to be here!

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