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
Halloween Holiday Social - Masks Off: Authentic Leadership Through Service
Date: October 30, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00pm
Location: Delta Hotels Santa Clara Silicon Valley (2151 Laurelwood Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95054)
Cost: Members $35 | Non-Members $50
Join us in celebrating the spooky season with a spirited conversation on leadership, volunteering, and agility! Hear from two dynamic leaders as they share how giving back can unlock growth, courage, and unexpected opportunities. Come for the insights and stay for the festive fun, spooky vibes, and good laughs!
🎃 BONUS: Wear your best Halloween costume - prizes await the top 3! 👻
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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
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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
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