Team USA
United Schools Associates (USA) was co-founded by an educator and a veteran insurance-industry team leader with one purpose: to serve educators.
As a school worksite/group voluntary benefits company, USA specializes in bringing world-class benefits programs to the education workforce, including:
- Paycheck protection / income replacement
- Cash-up-front critical illness plans
- Life insurance solutions
- Retirement and savings plans
- Other group voluntary benefit programs

When it comes to worksite benefits, USA takes out the guesswork. We partner with major insurance carriers—all A.M. Best A-rated with decades of proven service—so schools and educators can trust the strength and reliability of every program offered.
USA was born to provide extraordinary service. Beyond offering benefits, we deliver additional support programs to schools and unions nationwide. Our aim is not just to satisfy our clients, but to amaze them with best-in-class service.

WHO WE ARE
Founded in 2013, United Schools Associates (USA) is a certified minority- and woman-owned insurance agency headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C.
We are an enrollment firm dedicated exclusively to the education community. Our mission is to design, communicate, and enroll Core, Ancillary, and Voluntary Benefits that bring financial security to educators and their families.
WHY SCHOOLS AND UNIONS CHOOSE USA
Enrollment Expertise – Clear communication and strong participation.
Education-Centered – Programs designed specifically for educators and staff.
Trusted Endorsements – Backed by the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), representing 25,000+ educators in the 3rd largest school district in America.
Personalized Service – Onsite, virtual, and one-on-one enrollment support.
WHAT WE ENROLL
Core Benefits |
Ancillary Benefits |
Voluntary Benefits |
Medical |
Group Life Insurance |
Accident Expense |
Dental |
Disability Income Protection |
Critical Illness |
Vision |
Hospital Indemnity |
Cancer Expense |
Supplemental Life |
OUR PROMISE
USA helps protect educators and their families from financial hardships caused by sickness, accident, critical illness, or loss of life. More importantly, we ensure these protections are understood and accessible through effective enrollment. With every district we serve, our goal is to bring peace of mind, reduce financial stress, and help schools care for their most valuable resource—their people.
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OUR MISSION
United Schools Associates was born to serve . We believe you can have anything you want in life, if you help enough people
get what they want. It is our intention not only to satisfy our clients and team members, but also to amaze them
through world-class service.
Contact us at (844) 872-4968 . Call (844) 872-4968 to learn more about our insurance agency.
MEET OUR LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT TEAM
Elizabeth R. Carter, M.A.Ed, NBCT
Chairman of the Board
Wendell J. Carter
Chief Distribution Officer "Coach Carter"
John Hill
Retirement & Wealth Management Head Coach
George O. Walker, Esq.
Advisory Board Member
Lileth Vinzon-Expectacion
Back Office Director
Jose Salangsang
Technology Coordinator
Ferlyn Pinera Salangsang
Back Office Billing Coordinator
Nakeesha Trammell
Educators' Benefits Advisor
Tanya Dy
Talent Recruitment Coordinator