Participant Story· U.S. Railroad Retirement Board

From sales associate to federal claims assistant

Aisha Buford-Morrison moved from Dylan's Candy Bar to Accenture to a unionized claims assistant role with the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board.

Chicago, IL
From sales associate to federal claims assistant at U.S. Railroad Retirement Board

Aisha Buford-Morrison gained her first work experience as a sales associate at Dylan's Candy Bar in Chicago.

Her performance led to a location services associate role with Accenture, which she held for more than four years.

Since August 2021, Aisha has worked as a claims assistant with the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board.

The position carries union membership, full benefits, and a pension.

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