Welcome to The IIA Inland Empire Chapter!
The Inland Empire Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) serves the Riverside and San Bernardino Metropolitan Area. The Chapter has almost 200 members.
Chapter Officers
Teresa Velarde (CGAP)
Chapter President
Wilson Ramos (CIA)
Chapter President Elect
Albert Armijo (CIA)
Chapter Secretary
Monica Macias de Loera (CIA)
Chapter Secretary
Melanie Cortez (CIA)
Chapter Secretary
Zarina Mapes (CIA)
Chapter Membership Chair, Chapter Certification Chair
Saccara Lim (IAP)
Chapter Program Chair
Carolyn Thu Mai Phu
Chapter Academic Relations Chair
Ronald Jacobs (CIA)
Chapter Academic Relations Chair
Chapter News & Events
From Good Intentions to Federal Prison: A CISO's Cautionary Tale Webinar
In collaboration with the San Gabriel Valley and San Diego Chapters
Date: October 30, 2025
Location: Virtual
Time: 12:00 pm -1:00 PM, PST
CPE: 1 CPEs
Beyond Compliance: The Future of Internal Audit Quality, Value, and Vision 2035
In collaboration with IIA-San Gabriel Valley
Presented by Warren Hersh and Keith Kahl
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
Time: 9am-2pm PT (inc. lunch break) | 4 CPEs
Virtual
Quality Assessment Challenges and Opportunities 2025 and Beyond – Roundtable
In collaboration with the IIA-San Gabriel Valley
Presented by Warren Hersh and Keith Kahl
Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Time: 10am-12pm PT | 2 CPEs
Virtual
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Welcome to the IIA Inland Empire Chapter
The Inland Empire Chapter was The IIA's 257th affiliate. The Inland Empire chapter has almost 200 members representing internal audit management, staff, educators, and students who are associated with a broad spectrum of industries and organizations. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the Internal Auditing profession. We encourage everyone to achieve Certified Internal Auditor status and provide a balanced program of continuing education of the highest caliber which facilitates the certification process. The Inland Empire chapter is particularly proud of having consistently attained the highest of Institute rankings for service to the membership for over ten years. That success derives from a firm commitment to the belief that quality begets quality. We recruit the best of presenters, thanks to the efforts of highly dedicated professionals who themselves have high standards.
Contact us at Chapter257@iiachaptercommunications.org if you are interested in learning about volunteers, membership opportunities, or have any questions.
Inland Empire mailing address: PO Box 1066, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729
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