Mary Lanning Workforce Development Fund
Mary Lanning believed that opportunity changes lives. Throughout her career in the insurance industry, she championed leadership, mentorship, and creating pathways for others to succeed.
Today, Hope Ignites New York is proud to honor her legacy by connecting scholars with professionals who inspire, mentor, and prepare them for meaningful careers.
Now, we're inviting you to help ensure that Mary's legacy continues for the next generation.
Who is Mary Lanning?
For more than four decades, Mary Lanning served as a regulatory consultant and compliance advisor in the U.S. commercial insurance and financial sector. Known for her advocacy, Mary was dedicated to community service, serving as a driving force behind Hope Ignites New York, helping scholars in need transform their lives through education.
Your Expertise Can Change a Life
While financial support helps make workforce development experiences possible, meaningful careers are built through relationships, mentorship, and opportunity.
Whether you're an individual professional or a corporate leader, there are countless ways to share your time, talents, and network to help scholars discover their potential and prepare for successful futures.
Interested in partnering with Hope Ignites New York? Contact Willena Washington at willena.washington@hopeignites.org to discuss corporate partnerships, volunteer opportunities, sponsorships, and workforce development initiatives.
Thank you to our Supporters
Mary Lanning believed that meaningful careers begin with meaningful connections. Thanks to the dedication of leaders across the insurance industry, her vision continues to inspire and create opportunities for Hope Ignites New York scholars.
We are deeply grateful to the individuals and organizations who have invested their time, expertise, and leadership to help prepare the next generation.
Janet Pane and the ELANY team have continued carrying Dan Maher's vision forward by connecting our scholars with leaders from across the insurance community.
The New York State Department of Financial Services, under the leadership of Acting Superintendent Kaitlin Asrow, brought together leaders from the Department, Governor Kathy Hochul's office, and the insurance industry to mentor and inspire our scholars.
Hank Watkins continues to expand opportunities for Hope Ignites scholars through the Hope Ignites Network at St. John's University School of Risk Management.
Christina Lee of CNA has invested personally in mentoring scholars and helping them envision future career pathways.
Patrick Linehan and the team at Travelers welcomed scholars into their workplace, providing firsthand exposure to careers in the insurance industry.
Amy Feller and the Chubb team embraced scholars with encouragement, generosity, and a genuine belief in their potential.