SILA stands for
Securities and Insurance Licensing Association.

about us
Purpose
The purpose of the SILA Foundation is to provide an educational forum for the public. Educational content will cover Financial Services, specifically Securities and/or Insurance, and its purpose will be to develop and/or improve individuals’ capabilities regarding Financial Services. Activities may include educational materials, courses, public discussion groups, forums, panels, lectures, personal career development, mentoring, job training, job fairs, or other programs as determined by the SILA Foundation Board of Trustees. These activities may be presented in person or via the Internet.
Education Content
Educational content will cover Financial Services, specifically Securities and/or Insurance, and its purpose will be to develop and/or improve individuals’ capabilities regarding Financial Services. Activities may include educational materials, courses, classes, personal career development, mentoring, job training or other programs as determined by the Corporation’s Board of Trustees.
SILA Foundation lead by Volunteers
You may click the Get Involved tab at the top to learn about our volunteer Opportunities for you, to join a committee simply complete a volunteer application.
SILA Foundation Board of Directors & Trustees

Mary Ellen Hammack
Executive Director

Nikki Brown
President

Currently Vacant
Immediate Past-President

Sherri Coleman
SILA Relations Trustee

Stephanie Rustad
Secretary

Donna Robinson
Treasurer

Margie Webber
Compliance Trustee

Dan Kolakowski
Development Trustee

Julie Mendel
Education Trustee

Ann Robinson
Public Relations Trustee

Fred Karlinsky
Regulatory & Organizational Trustee

Susan Durbin
Scholarships & Grants Trustee