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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 the IIA and 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

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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