AICPA & CIMA Global Women to Watch

About the Global Women to Watch Recognition

AICPA & CIMA are proud to announce this year’s honorees in the Global Women to Watch recognition series—an initiative that celebrates women who are shaping the future of the accounting profession through leadership, innovation, and impact.

This recognition highlights individuals who have made significant contributions to the profession and who exemplify the leadership qualities that drive excellence, inclusion, and progress. Honorees are selected not only for their professional accomplishments, but also for their ability to inspire others, champion change, and elevate the profession both within their organizations and across the global accounting and finance community.

The Global Women to Watch series reflects AICPA & CIMA’s ongoing commitment to advancing women in leadership and supporting a more inclusive and sustainable future for the profession. The categories of the program and eligibility requirement are outlined here.

The categories of the program and eligibility requirements are outlined here.

We are honored to recognize this year’s recipients and celebrate their achievements, influence, and continued leadership.

2025 Global Women to Watch Honorees

Emerging Leaders

Recognizing rising professionals who are making meaningful contributions to the accounting profession and demonstrating leadership potential.

Rachel Annelise Chaney, CPA
Tax Manager, Bernard Robinson & Company, LLP

Kendra LaFleur, CPA
Director / CPA, Forvis Mazars

Wassia Kamon, CPA, CMA, MBA
Chief Financial Officer, Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs

Tania Miranda, CPA
Director, PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP

Sarah Flischel, CPA
Director of Audit Transformation and Training, AAFCPAs

My (Rosey) Flaherty, CPA, MSA
Tax Manager, BPM, LLP

Stacey Mahajan, CPA, CGMA, CITP
Assistant Controller, Ambiq

Alexandria Romero, CPA
Governmental and Leadership Training Facilitator, Galasso Learning Solutions

Shayla Scott, CPA
Senior Manager (Audit/Assurance), Mengel Metzger Barr & Co

Carey Miller, CPA, CFF
Managing Director, J. S. Held

Zoe Yang, CPA
Assistant Controller, International Association for Dental Research

Hope Brown, MSA, AFSP
Founder & CEO, The Tax Minded Bookkeeper™ (a Brown Business Solutions, LLC company)

Jaclyn Veno, CPA
Learning & Development Specialist, Galasso Learning Solutions

Nicola Ellam, ACA, CIA, BFP
Managing Principal of NY/NJ offices, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) (Passed CPA exam; credentials pending approval)

Syeda Sana Kaukab, ACMA, CGMA
Manager, Expense Monitoring and Analytics, Habib Bank Limited (HBL)

Experienced Leaders

Honoring seasoned professionals whose leadership and contributions have had a lasting impact on the accounting profession.

Melisa Galasso, CPA, CGMA
CEO/Founder, Galasso Learning Solutions

Anita Krishnan
Professor of Accounting Education, University of Southampton, UK

Nancy McClelland, CPA
Owner, The Dancing Accountant

Wendy Stevens, CPA
Partner, Forvis Mazars; National Director of Profession Relations – Quality & Standards

Jonyce Bullock, CPA, CGMA
CEO, Squire

Janice Stucke, CPA
CFO & Foundation Treasurer, CREW Network & CREW Network Foundation

Michelle Avery, CPA, CFF
Senior Managing Director, Financial Investigations, J.S. Held

Lisa Myers, CPA, CGMA, CFE, FCPA, MAFF
Managing Partner, Boyer & Ritter LLC

Twyla Verhelst, CPA
Vice President, Industry Relations & Community, Karbon

Jackie Meyer, CPA
Founder, President, TaxPlanIQ

Amy C. Horner, CPA, MBA, DBA
Founder and Principal Consultant, TRUE NINE

Trisha Nomura, CPA
Owner, Ascend Consulting, LLC

Tricia Katebini, CPA, MBA
Partner, GRF CPAs & Advisors

Lauren Weddell, CPA
Shareholder, Schneider Downs & Co., Inc.

Jan Lewis, CPA
Tax Partner, BMSS Advisors & CPAs

Be sure to visit our Hall of Honor page, where we celebrate trailblazing women in the accounting profession whose leadership and impact are enduring and continue to inspire future generations.