By Deven Rozario, Health Plan Operations Intern

My summer with the Pension Boards has been one of the most eye-opening experiences of my career. I came in with only a surface-level understanding of health insurance. Through this internship, I gained a deeper appreciation for how plan design, cost structures, and vendor partnerships shape the experience of care.

I explored the details of our health plans, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits. My final project focused on plan design strategy, where I analyzed how small changes in deductibles or coinsurance can have meaningful long-term impacts for both the organization and its members. I also studied how we work with vendors like Humana, Highmark, and Express Scripts to manage benefits, particularly as new drugs like GLP-1s reshape formularies and utilization management becomes more important.

Beyond the technical work, I was inspired by our leadership roundtable sessions. Stories from staff showed how non-traditional career paths can lead to powerful cross-functional impact. Their insights on leadership and marketing reinforced how every role at the Pension Boards ties back to serving our members with care and integrity.

This internship gave me practical skills and a broader view of what it means to work at the intersection of healthcare, finance, and mission to create tangible impact. I’m grateful for the experience and for the opportunity to contribute to an organization that prioritizes both excellence and compassion.

By Taylor Broccoli, Marketing and Communications Intern

My summer with the Marketing team has been incredibly rewarding, allowing me to gain hands-on experience in marketing, communications, and creative design. From supporting the organization’s broader goals to having my own designs posted on social media, it’s been surreal to see my work come to life in the real world.

One of my biggest highlights was participating in the company’s rebranding process. Getting to contribute to such a major shift and seeing it unfold in real time made the experience even more meaningful.

I truly enjoyed working with my team—not only are they all extremely talented, they’re also experts in their field. I learned so much just by being around them. I also made amazing connections with my fellow interns, who I can now confidently call my friends.

Another standout part of the internship was the weekly leadership roundtables. They offered insight into both professional growth and personal development—advice I’ll carry with me well beyond this summer. Everyone at the Pension Boards genuinely wants to help and see each other succeed, and that kind of support is rare and special.

By Farhan Azim, IT Business Analyst Intern

This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to work as an IT Business Analyst Intern at the Pension Boards, where I not only developed my technical and analytical skills, but also experienced the value of a truly supportive and collaborative work culture. The people here have been nothing short of amazing, welcoming, and insightful.

Over the course of my internship, I strengthened my skills in statistical programming and data analysis by working with tools like Power BI and SQL, and enterprise platforms such as GoAnywhere, Azure DevOps, and NetSuite. I also gained a deeper understanding of how IT systems, data pipelines, and business intelligence come together to support organizational goals.

One of my main projects this summer was conducting a rate analysis to assess current and future medical plan rates based on different member tiers and ZIP code prefixes—analyzing, joining, and visualizing large datasets across multiple systems. I also worked on the vendor transmission process, streamlining the way data is packaged and securely shared with external partners. Additionally, I contributed to the Gender Report, helping to clean, aggregate, and illustrate gender-based workforce data to support internal diversity and equity initiatives.

This experience has been pivotal in shaping my technical growth and professional confidence. I’m grateful to be part of a team where learning is continuous, collaboration is valued, and the mission truly matters.

By Owen Chen, Finance Intern

My experience as the summer Finance Intern has been extremely valuable—not only in working with the Finance team, but also in connecting with diverse and accomplished professionals every week. The Pension Boards staff has been extremely welcoming, and their mission of connecting faith and finance inspires employees to do great work.

My experience with the Finance team has been one of constant learning. There is so much material that is not taught in the classroom, so being able to gain real-world experience allowed me to develop professionally.

Attending the weekly leadership roundtable sessions with staff exposed me to different kinds of work from each department. I collaborated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and skillsets, gleaning from their career journeys and experiences that ultimately led them to the Pension Boards. These weekly meetings made it clear that everyone is here because they believe in the mission and have a strong sense of purpose.

Lastly, I want to thank everyone I worked with—from the Investments, Accounting, and Center of Excellence teams to everyone else who generously shared their knowledge and time with me. I am grateful to the People and Culture team for organizing our events and leadership roundtables, and being so quick to give me a temporary pass when I forgot my building ID. I also want to thank my fellow interns for being so open with each other and contributing to a great internship experience.

I'm truly grateful to the Pension Boards for this opportunity. This experience will stay with me as I continue my professional journey. I would love to come back one day and further contribute to the Pension Boards’ mission.

By Ewa Adegola, Customer Care Analyst Intern

 I am very grateful for the opportunity to participate in the Pension Boards’ Summer Internship Program as part of the Member Services Team. I contributed my time to serving both members and employers, while also taking on responsibilities from the team to enhance my experience and gain valuable knowledge.

Within just a few weeks of joining the Pension Boards, I learned about the daily systems used in our operations, including Focus 360, Fidelity, NetSuite, MMS, and more. I excitedly took on significant responsibilities, prioritizing knowledge acquisition and striving for excellence.

One aspect that strongly resonated with me and that I will carry throughout my career is the Pension Boards’ culture. It is refreshing to see how individuals from all different backgrounds have come together to create a welcoming, knowledgeable, and progressive team. I am forever grateful to have been chosen for this experience.