Sep 11, 2025
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
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
Navigating Ethical Complexities in Today’s Complex World
Presented by Scott Madenburg
Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025
Time: 10am-12pm PT | 2 CPEs
Virtual
Beyond Compliance: The Future of Internal Audit Quality, Value, and Vision 2035
In collaboration with the IIA-San Fernando Valley and IIA-San Gabriel Chapters
Presented by Warren Hersh and Keith Kahl
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
Time: 9am-2pm PT (inc. lunch break) | 4 CPEs
Virtual
Topics include:
- Maximizing Internal Audit Quality, Performance and Value (9am-11am)
- Exceeding the Standards Quality Requirements Through an Innovative Metrics Framework (11am-12pm)
- Internal Audit: Vision 2035 (12:45pm - 2pm)
Registration details to follow
Quality Assessment Challenges and Opportunities 2025 and Beyond – Roundtable
Presented by Warren Hersh and Keith Kahl
Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Time: 10am-12pm PT | 2 CPEs
Virtual
Registration details to follow
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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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