Kyla Carroll
About Kyla Carroll
Kyla Carroll is a Meeting Planner with a background in International Relations and Italian Studies from Gonzaga University. She has extensive experience in managing conferences and events, and currently oversees Milliman's Mentorship Program.
Work at Milliman
Kyla Carroll has been employed at Milliman since 2018, where she currently serves as a Meeting Planner. In this role, she is responsible for creating detailed meeting specifications for conferences, which include outlining vendor responsibilities and expectations. She also manages the firm's Mentorship Program, successfully matching over 500 mentoring pairs, including many equity principals and principals. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Project Coordinator at Milliman from 2014 to 2018, contributing to various projects during her four-year tenure.
Education and Expertise
Kyla Carroll studied at Gonzaga University from 2009 to 2013, where she earned a degree in International Relations and Italian Studies. Her education has equipped her with skills relevant to her current role as a Meeting Planner, including strong organizational and communication abilities. Her academic background supports her expertise in developing cohesive agendas and managing conference logistics effectively.
Background in Event Planning
Kyla Carroll has extensive experience in event planning and management. She has traveled to larger conferences throughout the US and Europe, acting as a liaison between hotels and clients. Her responsibilities include managing speakers and conference chairs, as well as creating, testing, and peer reviewing conference communications and Cvent registrations. This background has contributed to her proficiency in coordinating complex events.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role at Milliman, Kyla Carroll held various positions that provided her with a diverse skill set. She worked at Gonzaga University as an Athlete Tutor and as a Reference and Circulation Desk Assistant at Foley Library from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, she interned at the Washington State Department of Commerce in 2013 and worked as a Front Desk Agent at Mayflower Park Hotel from 2013 to 2014. These roles have contributed to her professional development in customer service and administrative support.