While women make up nearly 60% of all accountants and auditors in the US, women of color represent only 17% of the entry-level employees, and only 4% of partners, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. This lack of representation in leadership, along with a variety of other systemic and individual firm roadblocks, lead many women of color to leave the profession or choose other career paths altogether.
In this session, we will talk about some of the challenges women face as they advance through the ranks, offer advice for those that want to pursue leadership roles, and discuss the importance of creating a supportive culture in our firms.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize experiences and challenges faced as a woman of color in a leadership role
- Evaluate strategies and advice for women of color aiming to excel and advance in their careers
- Identify the role of mentorship, allyship, and organizations in supporting and promoting women of color in leadership positions
Avani Desai
Schellman Compliance, LLC
Chief Executive Officer
avani.desai@schellman.com
(866) 254-0000
Avani Desai is a Chief Executive Officer at Schellman, the largest niche cybersecurity assessment firm in the world that focuses on technology assessments. Avani is an accomplished executive with domestic and international experience in information security, operations, P&L, oversight, and marketing involving both start-up and growth organizations. She has been featured in Forbes, CIO.com, and the Wall Street Journal, and is a sought-after speaker as a voice on a variety of emerging topics, including security, privacy, information security, future technology trends, and the expansion of young women involved in technology.
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