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Pathways & Belonging Council

Meet the Pathways & Belonging Council

The Pathways & Belonging Council's mission is to work alongside the VSCPA Board of Directors and staff on programs and policies that promote inclusion, access, and a strong sense of belonging within the profession; engage with leaders, schools, and other stakeholders to expand pathways for students to pursue careers as CPAs; identify resources to help members and their organizations create and sustain welcoming environments where all CPAs can thrive; and create opportunities to impact the profession and our communities.

2026-2027 Pathways & Belonging Council

Hemant Shah, CPA
Chair

Hope F. Cupit, CPA
Vice Chair

Courtney Arrington, CPA

Wendy Lewis, CPA

Juan S. Chan

Vatell Martin, CPA 

Catina Downey, CPA

Carlos Otal, CPA

William M. “JJ” Edmunds, CPA

Olubusola Oyefesobi-Ero, CPA 

Kimberly Ellison-Taylor, CPA, CGMA. CISA

Nehal Parekh, CPA 

Bre Henderson 

Michelle Ramos Sabido, CPA

Delord King, CPA, Ph. D.

 

 

Have ideas for learning, resources or engagement offerings? Interested in getting involved? We would love to hear from you. Email membership@vscpa.com or call us at (800) 733-8272. 

You can also contact Pipeline & Diversity Director Molly Wash, CAE, at:

(804) 612-9417
mwash@vscpa.com
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