NCPERS spoke with Missie O’Neal about the unique perspective women bring to public pension leadership and her experiences in her first year as ERFC’s Executive Director. Continue Reading
Public Pension Profiles
Stories from the Public Pension Professional Community
The Public Pension Profiles series highlights the work public pension staff and trustees do each day, showcases unique career paths, and gives visibility to NCPERS’ members.
Beth Hallmark, Chief Communications Officer at the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, shares insights on digital transformation, AI, empathy-based design, and leadership in public pension communications. Continue Reading
Recognizing the July 2025 NCPERS Accredited Fiduciaries: 11 public pension trustees earned the AF designation through NCPERS' specialized fiduciary education program. Continue Reading
Discover how the Teachers' Retirement System of Illinois fosters growth and excellence through trustee education, winning the 2025 NCPERS Champions Award. Continue Reading
Meketa Investment Group earned the 2025 Pension Partners of the Year Award for advancing public pension education through NCPERS Accredited Fiduciary program. Continue Reading
Northern Trust Asset Management empowers public pension trustees through the NCPERS Trustee Educational Seminar and interactive Asset Allocation Challenge. Continue Reading
NCPERS honored public pension leaders with inaugural education-focused awards at the 2025 Annual Conference, recognizing commitment to trustee and staff learning. Continue Reading
Discover insights from FPPA CIO Scott Simon on public pension investment strategies, challenges, and opportunities amid market volatility and economic shifts. Continue Reading
Recognizing the December 2024 NCPERS Accredited Fiduciaries: 22 public pension trustees and staff earned the prestigious AF designation through NCPERS' tailored fiduciary education program. Continue Reading
Discover how Wisconsin Strong: Your Financial Security™ empowers over 18,300 public employees with personalized financial wellness education, boosting retirement readiness. Continue Reading
Explore essential strategies and insights on Deferred Retirement Options Programs (DROPs) for public safety retirement, boosting workforce retention and addressing staffing challenges. Continue Reading
Recognizing the July 2024 NCPERS Accredited Fiduciaries—13 public pension trustees earned their AF designation, showcasing expertise in governance, finance, and risk management. Continue Reading
