Welcome to the IIA San Jose Chapter!

The San Jose Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) serves San Jose Silicon Valley area. The Chapter has over 700 members.

Chapter News and Events

Beyond the Checklist: Becoming a Trusted Advisor with Data & AI Driven Audit

Date and Time: January 14, 2026 | 12:00-1:00 PM PT
CPE: 1 NASBA CPE
Members & Students: FREE
Non-Members: $50

Speakers from the Snowflake IA Team:
Amrita Kapoor, Head of Internal Audit
Ajay Rengarajan, IT Internal Audit Manager
Dishant Khurana, IT Internal Audit Manager
Pooja Keshan, Internal Audit Manager Program

Join Snowflake’s Internal Audit Team to discover how Data Analytics and AI are transforming Internal Audit from manual, checklist-driven work to high-impact, strategic insight. Learn how automation, continuous auditing, and proactive risk detection help auditors uncover the why behind the data - elevating audit effectiveness and empowering teams to become trusted advisors to the business.

Welcome to the IIA San Jose Chapter

This group connects members of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) San Jose Chapter, auditors, accountants, and other professionals in the San Jose, Silicon Valley area, with an interest in governance, risk, and control, by providing a platform for advocating the profession, networking, industry updates, and continuing professional education (CPE). The IIA San Jose Chapter, established in 1963, with nearly 600 members, strives to provide value to our members through training, best practice/knowledge sharing and carrying out the mission of the global IIA, including advocating and being a principle educator of the internal audit profession.

We strive to provide value to our members through training, best practice/knowledge sharing.

Chapter Officers

Mellanie Ong

Chapter President

Yiru Zhou

Chapter Secretary

Mr. Paul Baysa (CIA)

Chapter Membership Chair, Chapter Certification Chair

Mia Grosul (CIA)

Chapter Membership Chair

Lu Lin

Chapter Certification Chair

Miss Jing Zhu

Chapter Certification Chair

Kenneth Le (CIA)

Chapter Program Chair

Swati Daniel (CIA)

Chapter Program Chair

Anupama Ashok

Chapter Academic Relations Chair

Yoke Mee Lichtwardt

Chapter Advocacy Chair

Additional Chapter Positions

Welcome to the IIA San Jose Chapter: Elevating Internal Audit in Silicon Valley

The IIA San Jose Chapter is the vibrant hub for internal auditors, accountants, and other professionals in the San Jose and Silicon Valley area, united by an interest in governance, risk, and control. Established in 1963, our nearly 800-member strong community provides a dynamic platform for advocating the profession, fostering invaluable networking, delivering timely industry updates, and offering essential Continuing Professional Education (CPE).

This past year truly showcased the power of our collective passion. We are deeply grateful for our incredible volunteers who dedicated their time to planning inspiring events, mentoring students, and delivering impactful programs. Our speakers generously shared their insights, elevating our programming, and our board members provided tireless leadership. Thanks to the support of our sponsors, we've been able to subsidize in-person events, expand our outreach, and offer meaningful learning experiences, all while inspiring the next generation of internal auditors. We are committed to continuing to provide exceptional value through training and best practice sharing, embodying the mission of the global IIA.

Best Regards,

Mellanie Ong
President, IIA San Jose Chapter