Welcome to the IIA New Orleans Chapter!

The New Orleans Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) serves the Greater New Orleans Region.

Chapter News & Events

We are in the process of identifying members that will lead the chapter next year. Volunteers help to maintain the Chapter and keep services available for members. If you are interested in volunteering, please email chapter35@iiachaptercommunications.org.

May 2025 Annual Report

Welcome to the IIA New Orleans Chapter

The New Orleans Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) has records and activity dating back to 1949-1950 and was incorporated on December 14, 1988. The local chapter currently has over 200 members and is part of the global IIA membership of more than 200,000 individuals. The New Orleans Chapter provides tailored training, education, and networking opportunities to internal audit professionals in the area.

Chapter Advocacy Supporter

The 2026 IIA Advocacy Key recognizes U.S. chapters that have strengthened the internal audit profession through direct grassroots advocacy. This badge honors the chapter’s critical support of IIA Advocacy in advancing robust and coordinated engagement with key U.S. policymakers.

The mission of the New Orleans Chapter, consistent with the global mission, includes but is not limited to:

Cultivate, promote, and disseminate knowledge and information concerning internal auditing and its appropriate role in control, risk management, and governance to practitioners and stakeholders. o Educate practitioners and other relevant audiences on best practices in internal auditing.
Establish and maintain high standards of integrity, honor, and character among internal auditors. As an affiliate of The Institute of Internal Auditors, the New Orleans Chapter would like to assure its members and non-members that we value your privacy. In conjunction with the IIA Privacy Policy, we take the following steps to keep your information private:
Newsletters and Periodic Email Communications – we ensure all receivers are "blind copied" so information is not transferred via emails. This prevents others from "replying" and sending unauthorized emails to those on our distribution list. The email messages are part of regular communications with members and non-members of the Institute of Internal Auditors New Orleans Chapter. You may exclude yourself from future communications by contacting chapter35@iiachaptercommunications.org. However, since the New Orleans Chapter uses email as a primary means of communication with members and nonmembers, you may not receive important announcements relating to the Chapter.
Information to Outside Parties – we do not distribute member and/or non-member information to any outside party for any reason.

Chapter Officers

Chelsea Bragg (CIA)

Chapter President

Chante Santa Marina

Chapter President Elect

Joshua Eugene

Chapter Membership Chair, Chapter Certification Chair

Alesa Ruffino (CIA)

Chapter Academic Relations Chair

The IIA New Orleans Chapter is proud to offer a Membership Assistance Program to help cover the annual chapter membership fee for one year. Applicants will be based on special circumstances and needs. Approved applicants will receive one free IIA membership for one year. Please contact Chapter35@theiia.org to request the application or download "Membership Grant Application" from the "Member Only Content" Section below.

The Chapter Achievement Program (CAP) is an achievement/recognition program for chapters that uses points to recognize chapter activities that align with the North American Strategic Plan in four service categories: Programming, Certifications, Advocacy, and Membership.

The New Orleans Chapter achieved the Ruby status during the 2022 – 2023 chapter year, indicating over 10 years of Platinum achievement. Thank you to our Members and Officers for helping our chapter achieve our goals!