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LIZ BARENTZEN

Liz Barentzen is the Vice President, Operations and Talent Initiatives at the Center for Audit Quality, where she oversees day-to-day and long-term strategic operations, as well as leads and advances strategic profession-wide initiatives to attract and retain talent. Previously, Barentzen was the Chief Culture Officer at Sol Systems LLC, a national solar finance, investment and development firm.

DHANI JONES

Entrepreneur, philanthropist, NFL linebacker, author, host, explorer – are a few of the many words used to describe Dhani Jones. Jones began his career as an NFL linebacker, playing with the New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, and Cincinnati Bengals. For most, the NFL is a career, but for Jones, it was just a jumping-off point.

Dallas, TX

Emmett J. Conrad High School, February, 2024

BERTRAND K. MAIMO

Bertrand K. Maimo was born in Yaounde, Cameroon, located on the west Coast of the African continent and emigrated to the United States in 2004. He graduated, Summa Cum Laude, with a BBA in Accounting and subsequently obtained his master’s in business administration from Henderson State University.

After approximately a decade of professional experience as an auditor, Bertrand left KPMG in 2017 to start providing fractional CFO, COO, and consulting services to help companies explore efficient strategies to accomplish growth needs.

Bertrand currently provides services to an investment banking firm, SEC registered investment advisers, and private equity funds that have had over $750 million in collective assets under management. He also provides consulting services to clients in the sports, healthcare research, fashion, real estate & non-profit industries.

As a husband, father, entrepreneur, executive leadership & business consultant, sports coach, and speaker amongst other hats he wears, Bertrand has learned and believes that life is complicated, but success is straight forward when we commit to making a difference in the simplest ways.

KENNY BROOM

Kenny is the Director of Venture Capital for MG Stover. He provides fund administration services for hedge funds, private equity, and venture funds in the digital asset space. In addition to his CPA license, Kenny is a Certified Bitcoin Professional and loves talking about the future of money.

MELANIE BLEDSOE

Melanie Bledsoe has experienced various aspects of the accounting profession. Her experiences include general accounting, internal audit, governmental audit, tax, entrepreneurship and tax software development. Her current role is a Recruiter focused on accounting and finance opportunities. In 2023, she was featured in Today’s CPA magazine as a recipient for the TXCPA Rising Star Award. In her spare time, Melanie enjoys international travel, training for a 10k race, playing tennis and volunteering. Her favorite volunteer initiative is within the school system to strengthen the pipeline of new CPAs. Her passion for education and mentorship shines through in her commitment to making a lasting impact for future generations.

Orlando, FL

Cypress Creek High School, December, 2023

MARY SALTER

Mary Salter is the SVP of Finance at LPGA, where she leads financial reporting, tax and audit compliance, strategic projects, and managing a global annual budget of $280M+. She joined the team in 2017, and her impact has been felt across functions, and as a member of the C-ME DEIB Task Force. Her personal charge to make a difference blends seamlessly with the mission of the LPGA, to provide opportunities for women through the game of golf. It also led her to co-found the Abracadabra Foundation, a 501c3 organization, serving and inspiring teen girls.

Mary is a native Floridian, and graduated from FAMU. She began her career at KPMG, obtained her CPA, and has worked in various accounting/finance roles for over 20+ years. Mrs. Salter is married to her best friend, and they have two beautiful daughters. She is also very active in the ministry Love Center Church.

CHRISTOPHER STEMLEY

Christopher Stemley is a Senior Manager, Financial Accounting at the Walt Disney Company, with over 20 years of experience leading cross-functional teams in areas of accounting, finance, and project management. He maintains an active CPA license in the State of Florida, and currently serving a second term as a council member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

ASAD AHMAD

Asad Ahmad, CPA is a Managing Partner for The FitBiz CPA Group, LLC. Asad moved to Florida from Michigan when he was 11 years old. Asad graduated from UCF in 2017 and worked for consulting firms like Deloitte and investment Bank Houlihan Lokey in New York City. Asad is a licensed CPA and started FitBiz CPA Group along with his other partners in 2021. Asad enjoys staying active and traveling. He recently visited Spain and Italy and truly enjoyed it. Asad is forever grateful to his mentors and leaders who helped him get to where he is today. He has volunteered for Junior Achievement USA and volunteers for local charities.

Los Angeles, CA

Applied Technology Center High School, October, 2023

IVAN BARRUETA

Ivan Barrueta is a Manager at Deloitte in the Mergers and Acquisitions group, guiding companies in the life science and healthcare industries through their most significant events. Ivan helps companies account for business acquisitions, carve-outs, divestitures and bankruptcies. He also serves as a Program Manager for Deloitte’s MADE program (Make Accounting Diverse and Equitable).

KATHY JOHNSON

Kathy Johnson is a forensic accountant and expert witness, with over 25 years of accounting experience. She specializes in family law, business valuations and cash flow analysis, civil and criminal litigation support, estate and trust accounting analysis, fraud investigations, and economic damages. Kathy is also an adjunct university professor, and she teaches certified professional education (CPE) courses to other CPAs.

PABLO MACHADO

Pablo Machado, Ph.D., CPA, is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at San Diego State University where he specializes in auditing and intermediate financial accounting. He is also a proud college dropout who was failing in his engineering courses back in 2000 before he decided to pursue accounting. He currently serves as the faculty advisor for the SDSU student chapter of the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) and volunteers for Junior Achievement of San Diego.

PETER VELEZ

Peter Velez is a Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) Inspector based in Los Angeles/ Orange County with 7+ years of experience in public accounting.

He holds an active CPA license in the State of California. Previously at Deloitte, he served a mix of public and private clients in the manufacturing, retail, and distribution industries.

Chicago, IL

Englewood STEM High School, May, 2023

OLU TERIBA

Olu Teriba is a partner in Deloitte & Touche’s Audit and Assurance practice with over 14 years of experience. Upon graduating from Purdue University and getting his masters in accounting at the University of Illinois Chicago, Olu has worked in the Deloitte Chicago audit practice for his entire career. Olu provides audit and advisory services for companies focused on the oil, gas and chemicals and the consumer products industries. In addition to his client service roles, Olu is the partner champion for Deloitte’s Make Accounting Diverse and Equitable (MADE) initiative, which represents the firm’s commitment to help transform the future of the accounting profession by growing the population of racially and ethnically diverse talent.

STEPHANI MASON

Stephani Mason is a Professor of Accounting at DePaul University in Chicago where she teaches advanced level undergraduate and graduate courses in accounting and valuation. She earned her Ph.D. in accounting at Rutgers University, her MBA in finance and accounting at the University of Chicago, and her BS in accounting at North Carolina A&T State University. With over a decade working in investment management at JP Morgan Investment Management, the JP Morgan Private Bank, and US Trust, her academic research interests are the impact of valuation & accounting standards and financial regulation on financial reporting and capital market behavior. She is a member of the AICPA Financial Instruments Advisory Group and the AICPA Business Valuation Executive Committee.

JASON TREADWELL

Jason Treadwell is the Founder and President of Treadwell Consulting Group a Virtual CFO Firm supporting venture backed startups and small businesses. Throughout Jason’s 17-year career as an accountant, he has discovered a passion for helping entrepreneurs and small businesses build sustainable organizations with seamless financial systems, proactive reporting, HR oversight and business insight. Jason takes pride in being a trusted advisor to founders, small business owners, and investors. Jason was born and raised in Chicago and is a product of Chicago Public Schools and a graduate from DePaul University in Chicago. Jason loves helping to engage with and developing the next generation of diverse accountants.

TRAVIS C. HUNTER JR.

Travis C. Hunter, Jr. is office managing partner for KPMG LLP’s Chicago office where he leads more than 3,000 professionals in providing Audit, Tax, and Advisory services to our clients, and adhering to our firm’s Values. Beyond Chicago, Travis facilitates collaboration with eight Midwest markets as the Chicago market Hub Leader. With more than 20 years of strong operational leadership, business development, people development and client service to KPMG’s clients, Travis is known for his deep commitment to serving KPMG’s communities and clients and supporting and developing talent. He is focused ensuring that KPMG is a great place to work and build a career, where diversity, equity and inclusion is embraced and practiced.

Washington, D.C.

H.D. Woodson, March, 2023

JAMIL WHITE

Jamil Alonzo White is a financial executive with over 15 years of experience in various accounting fields including assurance, corporate accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance, and M&A planning. Jamil serves on the senior management team as Controller of New Energy Equity (NEE) and its subsidiaries, a solar developer and financier based out of Annapolis, Maryland.

COURTNEY ARRINGTON

Courtney Arrington owns and operates a virtual accounting practice offering tax and accounting services to social media influencers and small businesses. Courtney began her career in public accounting, working for a large regional CPA firm in the tax practice and later moved into a role as an investment accountant for a large insurance company. She also hosts an accounting-related YouTube channel.

BRIAN ATKINS

Brian Atkins has over 15 years of experience in community engagement and is extremely passionate about strengthening community ties by bridging the gap between organizations and the communities they care about. Brian currently serves as the Vice President, Community Manager for JPMorgan Chase & Co. where he educates residents, small business owners, and nonprofits in financial health.

JESSICA MCLAIN

Jessica McClain is currently the Chief Financial Officer for the Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital. In this role she is a member of the senior leadership team with strategic responsibility for finance and accounting, risk management, property, product program, retail merchandise, and business operations. Prior to transitioning to the not-for-profit industry, Jessica spent 11 years in public accounting.

Accounting Careers Course Background

Accounting Careers: Limitless Opportunities is a digital course that shows learners how an accounting background can help them achieve their career goals. Learners are exposed to the wide range of careers available in the accounting and finance space. This course covers the extensive benefits accounting skills can provide in business or in daily life, including contexts like entrepreneurship, investing, and personal finance.

About The Center for Audit Quality

The Center for Audit Quality (CAQ) is a nonpartisan public policy organization serving as the voice of U.S. public company auditors and matters related to the audits of public companies. The CAQ promotes high-quality performance by U.S. public company auditors; convenes capital market stakeholders to advance the discussion of critical issues affecting audit quality, U.S. public company reporting, and investor trust in the capital markets; and using independent research and analyses, champions policies and standards that bolster and support the effectiveness and responsiveness of U.S. public company auditors and audits to dynamic market conditions.

About EVERFI

EVERFI from Blackbaud is an international technology company that helps companies meet corporate social responsibility goals and drive social impact through digital education that addresses issues ranging from financial wellness to mental health to workplace conduct and other critical topics. Founded in 2008, EVERFI’s Impact-as-a-Service™ solution and digital educational content have reached more than 45 million learners globally.

Accounting for your Future: Speakers Invested in You!

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