Who We Are
The National League of Cities Risk Information Sharing Consortium (RISC) is your trusted resource for information sharing, expertise, and thought leadership in pooling. We provide tools, resources, and partnerships to help your pool make the communities you serve safer and stronger.
The mission of RISC is to facilitate a dynamic hub of mutual support and problem-solving for state league-sponsored pools. We do that through:
- Information sharing
- Leadership development
- Education on operational excellence
- Insights on emerging industry news and topics
Our vision is to be the trusted source of insight, practice excellence, and leadership for members, systematically engaging members and promoting their collaboration for the long-term resilience of state league-sponsored pools.
NLC-RISC is Inclusive. We are committed to fostering a culture that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We support inclusive practices across our organization and membership through continuous learning, mutual support, and member-driven collaboration.
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RISC members taking advantage of information sharing and benefits.
Annual Conferences
2026 NLC-RISC Staff Conference
October 25 – 28 | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
2027 NLC-RISC Trustees Conference
May 12 – May 14 | Indianapolis, Indiana
Upcoming Events
Careers That Strengthen Communities
Discover meaningful career opportunities with State Municipal Leagues (SMLs) and public entity risk pools across the country. This initiative connects current and future professionals with organizations dedicated to supporting local governments, and the communities they serve.
- Learn about what SMLs & Risk Pools do to support & advocate for communities across the nation
- Discover a future career path in an industry fueled by impactful leadership
Pooling Academy
Built by the Pooling Community. For the Pooling Community.
Pooling Academy is a comprehensive and interactive online learning center for the public entity pooling community brought to you by RISC, AGRiP, and CAJPA. Explore the Pooling Basics and Hot Topic courses today!
Meet the team
Claire Buchwald
Senior Manager, Education & Training
Erin Clark
Senior Program Specialist
Sophie DeHoff
Program Assistant
Lena Scarpulla
Senior Member Engagement Specialist
Have a Question? Let’s Connect
Whether you’re exploring NLC-RISC programs, member opportunities, partnerships, or resources, our team is here to help.