Listen "Actuaries in Social Policy with Maathu Ranjan"
Episode Synopsis
Tell us what you thought of this episode!Maathu Ranjan is an actuary with experience in the disability, health and general insurance sectors. She is also an award-winning researcher and a recognised leader in the Australian Public Service, having been awarded the prestigious Sir Roland Wilson scholarship to conduct doctoral research at the Australian National University’s Crawford School of Public Policy. Prior to this, Maathu was a Senior Actuary at the National Disability Insurance Agency, leading the Actuarial Strategic Initiatives team to evaluate key priorities in strategic policy and service delivery. Maathu is an advocate for the use of rigorous evidence and the actuarial skillset to inform decisions and policy design. She has a keen interest in social policy, with her doctoral research focusing on the impact of government support systems on autism and younger onset disability relating to neurodevelopmental conditions. In this interview, Maathu shares: How she built her reputation as a successful actuary and researcher in social policy, What she’s found in her research into childhood autism prevalence in Australia, The evolving data landscape in Australian social services, and Her tips for actuaries wanting to contribute to social policyConnect with Maathu on LinkedIn. Read Julia’s new book "Aspiring Actuarial Leaders: The Modern Manager’s Toolkit"We are featured in the Top 15 Actuary Podcasts here on Feedspot.Thank you for listening to the We Are Actuaries podcast. Connect with Julia and Guardian Actuarial on LinkedIn. For more interviews and articles, visit our website.
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