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Meet our New Chief Strategy & Membership Officer, Jeannine Chiappini
This month, we’re thrilled to welcome Jeannine Chiappini as our new Chief Strategy & Membership Officer at edRISK, which includes edHEALTH, edLIABILITY, and edPROPERTY. Jeannine brings over 25 years of experience in benefits and consulting, with expertise in captives. Before joining edRISK, she served on the executive leadership team of a prominent benefits and captive consulting firm.
You can read more about Jeannine's credentials in last month's press release or on her LinkedIn profile. Today, we share her responses to a few questions that will help you get to know her a little better, including what brought Jeannine to our educational collaborative.
1) What brought you to edRISK?
I was particularly drawn to the member-owned model and the genuine commitment to partnership. This felt like an organization where experience, curiosity, and strategic thinking could truly make an impact.
2) What do you bring to edRISK?
I bring a relationship-driven approach. I care deeply about listening to members, understanding their challenges, and translating strategy into practical, actionable solutions. My goal is to help edRISK strengthen engagement, retention, and long-term value for every member.
3) What are you most excited about in this new role?
I’m most excited about building meaningful connections with the edRISK membership and helping shape the organization’s future growth. This role offers a unique opportunity to align strategy with service—to ensure members feel supported, heard, and confident in the value edRISK delivers.
I’m also excited to collaborate internally, bringing ideas to the table that enhance the member experience and position edRISK as a trusted, forward-thinking partner in higher education risk management.
4) Any personal or professional goals as you start this new year and role?
Professionally, my goal is to spend this first year listening, learning, and building trust—both with members and the edRISK team. I want to ensure we’re meeting institutions where they are while also helping them prepare for what’s ahead.
Personally, I’m committed to leading with intention—staying curious, being present, and creating space for thoughtful, collaborative work that benefits the broader edRISK community.
5) What’s a favorite quote or words shared with you?
One quote that has always stayed with me is:
“Leaders who don’t have the courage to have uncomfortable, authentic conversations don’t create cultures of trust.” Brene Brown
That sentiment guides how I lead, how I collaborate, and how I hope to show up every day. My word of the year is intentional.
Have additional questions for Jeannine? Feel free to email her at jchiappini@edrisk.org.
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