Courtney Eccles is a self-described “policy person”. Now, in her role as Director of the Illinois Secure Choice program Courtney’s had a chance to observe some great policies in action, and with the backing of her Board and Treasurer to refine and improve. Courtney brings a breath of fresh air to every conversation, and we’re pleased to talk with her here about all things Retirement Security.

Joel Metlen is a pioneer of the state facilitated retirement savings space, joining OregonSaves in September of 2016. Stepping into a very entrepreneurial space within the Treasurer’s office, Joel helped establish the program’s marketing plan and direction, shaped its outreach and engagement approach, and worked tirelessly in the early days to ensure the program would get off the ground in good shape with both employers and employees. We talk with Joel here about best practices around outreach and engagement.

Sanya Goffe is a Partner in the law firm Hart Muirhead Fatta and head of the Pensions Industry Association of Jamaica focused on retirement savings innovation and family retirement security. We met Sanya during her Eisenhower Fellowship – what caught us immediately was the freshness of her thinking. Some of you know what we mean. And we had to hear a bit more about this fresh thinking in Jamaica.