SILA stands for
Securities and Insurance Licensing Association.
about us
Mission
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.
2026 SILA Foundation
Board of Directors & Trustees
Bob Birman
President
Nikki Brown
Immediate Past-President
Mary Ellen Hammack
Executive Director
Sherri Coleman
SILA Relations Trustee
Stephanie Rustad
Secretary
Donna Robinson
Treasurer
Margie Webber
Compliance Trustee
Dan Kolakowski
Development Trustee
Julie Mendel
Education Trustee
Fred Karlinsky
Regulatory & Organizational Trustee
Marsha Milstead
Public Relations Trustee
Rachel Chester
Scholarships & Grants Trustee
Annual Financial Reports
The SILA Foundation is committed to financial transparency and the prudent, responsible management of all funds. For more details, please review our annual reports using the provided links.
