The California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (California JPIA) is pleased to announce the promotion of Jennifer Torres from administrative assistant to administrative analyst. Since joining the Authority in 2022, Torres has demonstrated excellence in administrative support, event coordination, and member service while fostering a welcoming team environment.
“Jennifer brings an authentic enthusiasm and dedication to our team,” said Chief Administrative Officer Nikki Salas. “She is usually behind the scenes making things happen and truly helps the team shine.”
Torres brings over two decades of administrative experience to her new role. Before joining the Authority, she spent more than 20 years at ADP, where she held various positions in customer service, payroll processing, and training. Her extensive background includes training international call center teams and coordinating events and logistics for executive leadership.
“When I got hired, I felt like I was coming home,” said Torres. “I clicked so well with the people here, and this is a beautiful place to work—it’s amazing the detail that the Authority puts into everything. The way everyone chips in and helps throughout the organization is something you don’t find anywhere else.”
In her new role as an administrative analyst, Torres will take on expanded responsibilities in recruitment, human resources, and clerk duties. She will facilitate recruitment processes, including panel interviews and candidate evaluations. Additionally, Torres will pursue clerk certification with assistance from Agency Clerk Veronica Ruiz to provide enhanced support for official meetings and documentation and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
“I love a challenge,” said Torres. “I’m excited to learn new things and assist anywhere I can.”
Providing innovative risk management solutions for its public agency partners for more than 45 years, the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (California JPIA) is one of the largest municipal self-insurance pools in the state, with more than 125 member cities and other governmental agencies. Members actively participate in shaping the organization to provide important coverage for their operations. The California JPIA provides innovative risk management solutions through a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services, including liability, workers’ compensation, pollution, property, and earthquake coverage, as well as extensive training and loss control services. For more information, please visit the California JPIA’s website at cjpia.org.
