Welcome to the IIA Westchester-Fairfield Chapter!

Serving members in Westchester, NY and Fairfield, CT counties!

Chapter News and Events

Earn Your Ethics CPE in One Session

What is the role of the auditor when it comes to ethics in organizations? Ethical decision-making isn't always straightforward, even for auditors. It's imperative that auditors promote strong ethics, but what happens when auditors encounter the dark side of ethics themselves?

Join us as we explore the auditor's role in ethics, practical strategies to promote strong ethical standards, and what it means to be the ethical light within your organization.

This session fulfills your full 2 hours of required ethics CPE for the year, and connects you with internal auditors from across the country for shared learning and discussion.

Date: November 17, 2026

Time: 2-4PM ET

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Welcome to the IIA Westchester-Fairfield Chapter

Welcome to the Westchester-Fairfield Chapter of The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)! Our chapter serves both Westchester County, New York and Fairfield County, Connecticut. We provide a number of professional development and networking opportunities for both IIA members and other internal audit / risk management professionals in the area. Our chapter has over 400 members from a variety of different backgrounds, industries, and levels.

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.

Chapter Officers

Mr. Peter Chang

Chapter President

Mike Bonner

Chapter Secretary

Xavier Sanchez

Chapter Membership Chair

Derek Waddell (CIA, CRMA)

Chapter Program Chair

Dear Members,

Welcome to the 2021-2022 chapter year! I am excited to serve the Internal Audit profession as Chapter President during this unprecedented time. The COVID-19 Pandemic has proved what a critical role Internal Audit plays in helping an organization achieve its objectives in the face of an ever-changing risk landscape.

In 2020 our chapter achieved several milestones that we are very proud of. Our chapter celebrated its 55th anniversary with an exclusive webinar and Q&A session with former IIA President & CEO Richard Chambers. Our programming team quickly pivoted to offering virtual programming options that provided dynamic, timely training content for all levels of practitioners. Lastly, we have continued to sponsor academic outreach programs virtually to educate students on the benefits of the Internal Audit profession.

The value you receive from your IIA membership is derived from how much we can engage with you and your fellow members. Please ensure your IIA membership settings are configured so we may reach out to you on news and events via our chapter email address, Chapter86@iiachaptercommunications.org. Alternatively, you may also check out our LinkedIn page – search for “IIA Westchester-Fairfield” and give us a follow!

The IIA Westchester-Fairfield Chapter is a volunteer organization. We always welcome suggestions or new volunteers to help us provide great value to our members. Feel free to email us at Chapter86@iiachaptercommunications.org or contact one of the board members listed on our site.

Best wishes and we look forward to seeing our members in person again when it is safe to do so!

Erin Swift
2021-2022 IIA
Westchester-Fairfield Chapter
President