Welcome to the IIA Central Ohio Chapter!
The Central Ohio Chapter is The IIA's 38th affiliate with over 700 members. We offer local training, education, and networking opportunities. Become a member of our chapter today and join us for a chapter event!
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Welcome to the IIA Central Ohio Chapter
The Central Ohio Chapter is The IIA's 38th affiliate with over 700 members. We offer local training, education, and networking opportunities all across Central Ohio.
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
Mrs. Kristen Heller (CIA)
Chapter President
Mr. Charles Rehart IV (CIA, CRMA)
Chapter Senior Vice President, Chapter Program Chair
Katharine Hollern
Chapter Secretary
Karah Cundiff (CIA)
Chapter Membership Chair, Chapter Certification Chair
Mrs. Jessica Corbin (CIA)
Chapter Academic Relations Chair
2026-2027 Board Members
(effective 6/1/26-5/31/27)
- Jim Aslinger, Encova
- Kim Brannen, Kemba
- Jordan Blanchard, Westfield Insurance
- Melissa Clawson, Ulta
- Petre Ghitescu, RSM
- Julia Gielow, Protiviti
- Adam Howe, KPMG
- Brad Ivanowicz, EY
- Steve Koehrsen, Worthington Enterprises
- Carlee Lee, Nationwide
- Bob Navarre, Nationwide
- Kevin Nichols, Cardinal Health
- Ruth Nouanesengsy, Independent
- Mukesh Singh, BWC Ohio
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Building Awareness Champions
We are pleased to be a 2024 Building Awareness Champion!
During Internal Audit Awareness Month in May, we shared our passion for internal auditing, promoting the profession through a variety of events and campaigns designed to inform and engage, raise awareness, and help stakeholders understand the value of internal audit in their organizations.
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2026–2027 Scholarship Opportunity
The Central Ohio Chapter is proud to support the next generation of auditing professionals by awarding a $500 scholarship to one deserving student for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Eligibility: Applicants must be IIA Central Ohio Chapter members pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, computer science, finance, IS/IT, risk management, or a related field at an accredited Central Ohio university or community college. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Full- and part-time students are eligible.Central Ohio IIA Scholarship Application 2026-27
Application Deadline: December 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time.
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