The Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants is the premier professional organization representing Florida's CPAs. We serve the diverse needs of our members, enhance their competency and professionalism, support professional standards, promote the value of our members, and advocate on behalf of the profession.
Meet the team behind our efforts!
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Shelly Weir
President & CEO
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Jason Harrell
Chief External Affairs Officer
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850-521-5955

Nikki Kirsch
Executive Business Manager
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850-521-5945
Advocacy & Government Affairs

Lauren Henderson
Deputy Director of Governmental Affairs
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850-521-5904

Brayden Harrell
Legislative Affairs & Governance Manager
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850-521-5956
Business Development & Innovation

Lynn Hepner
Implementation & Business Analysis Manager
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850-521-5922

Marjorie Stone
Director of Strategic Relationships
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850-521-5950
Finance

Sherri Kavuma
Director of Finance
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850-521-5916
Jeanne Gallo
Staff Accountant
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850-521-5917
General Administration

Joe Cheng
Director of Technology and Data Analytics
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850-521-5907

Aurymar Pena
Human Resources Manager
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850-521-5903
Learning & Development

Cherie Gannet
Learning Events Specialist
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850-521-5927

Jen Johnson
Senior Manager of Curriculum
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850-521-5947

Kiara Knopp
Learning Coordinator
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850-521-5961

David Leaf
Specialist, Event Production
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850-521-5959

Charlie Needles
Event & Sponsorship Coordinator
850-521-5963
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Kim Robinson
Senior Manager of Conferences
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850-521-5914
Marketing & Communications

Maggie Dunn
Director of Marketing Strategy
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850-521-5911

Lindsay Cannizzaro
Graphic Designer
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850-521-5912

Lisa Krist
Marketing Projects & Communications Coordinator
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850-521-5923

Jada Lee
Digital Marketing & Projects Coordinator
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850-521-5910

Nick Menta
Communications Manager
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850-521-5913
Membership & Chapters

Ivey Rose Smith
Vice President of Membership & Corporate Relations
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850-521-5918

Karen Dow
Regional Director,
Palm Beach & Broward Counties
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850-521-5921

Kathryn Hernandez
Regional Director,
Miami & The Keys
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850-521-5951

Alina Penjiyeva
Regional Director, North Florida
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850-521-5930

Ivelisse Santiago
Chapter Connections Manager
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850-521-5919

Vanessa Rivera
Senior Manager of Membership Operations
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850-521-5928

Cheyenne West
Member Value Associate
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850-521-5926

Heather Ketzner
Enterprise Value Coordinator
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850-521-5920

Darlene Stewart
Member Services Representative
DarleneS@ficpa.org
850-521-5947
Peer Review

Paul Brown
Vice President of Professional and Technical Standards
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850-521-5957

Kathy Creel
Peer Review Manager
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850-521-5959

Chika Okoro
Peer Review Coordinator
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850-521-5958
Scholarship Foundation & Career Development

Jennifer Allen
Scholarship Foundation Director
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850-521-5953

Kelsey Bryceson
Foundation Development Manager
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850-521-5944

Lindsey Buck
Career Development Manager
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850-521-5934

MacKenzie Millet
Administrative Coordinator
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850-521-5948