Steven Mezzio, Ph.D. is a results-driven business executive with experience spanning governance, accounting, auditing, financial reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO / controls, enterprise risk management (ERM), technology, and ESG. Steven is an Associate Dean, Professor of Accountancy and ESG, and Executive Director of the Center for Sustainable Business for the Lubin School of Business at Pace University in NYC. He publishes practice-oriented articles and speaks on a range of topics, including executive education, the cloud, robotics, sustainability, governance, internal controls, auditing, Sarbanes-Oxley, the future of work, and the future of accounting education. Previously, Steven was a Partner with PwC, serving in the Audit Practice, the National Audit Quality Group, and the Governance Advisory Services Practice. He also served as the Global Leader of Governance, Risk, and Compliance Services and Co-Leader of the Key Client Management Group for Resources Global Professionals, a NASDAQ-listed $1 billion company.
Meredith Stein, CPA, has substantial and diverse experience in the domain of governance, including designing, operationalizing, and assessing governance structures, including ERM, COSO / internal controls, and external audits of financial statements. The design and deployment of governance-related executive education and training programs have been central to her various roles. Meredith works for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a U.S. Federal Government agency. She improves program management and performance by organizing, aligning, assessing, remediating, monitoring corporate and program risk, and ensuring program integrity and compliance. Meredith is also actively involved in governance-related, learning and development initiatives. Previously, Meredith worked for the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. Prior to that, she worked in KPMG's audit and advisory practices as a manager where she conducted audits and led Sarbanes-Oxley and governance-related consulting projects.
Vincent Campitelli is a practitioner with a specific focus on technology, governance, and risk management. Over the last 10 years, Vincent has focused on developing guidance and best practices for the adoption and use of all models of cloud computing and related emerging technologies such as AI, Big Data, IoT, and Blockchain. Vincent is a consultant to the president of the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA). He serves as an enterprise-wide cloud security specialist internationally, providing support, and advice on all aspects of cloud security, research, education, and practice guidelines. Previously, Vincent was a VP with McKesson Corporation, responsible for the creation, implementation, and centralization of the IT risk management and security function, including the design, development, and delivery of training associated with cloud service providers.
