Beta Alpha Psi Announces 2026–2027 Board Leadership

Following the 2026 Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD, Beta Alpha Psi is pleased to announce its incoming Board of Directors, Chapter Advocates, Alumni Advocates, and Alumni Task Force Leaders. These dedicated professionals and volunteers will help guide our work, strengthen connections across our chapters and regions, and advance opportunities for students and members around the world. As we welcome those stepping into new and continuing roles, we also recognize the departing leaders whose service and commitment have helped move Beta Alpha Psi forward.

Board of Directors

• President: Michael Brown, CPA, CMA, CIA, CSCA, CGMA
• President-Elect: Dr. Connie McKnight, CPA
• Past President: Dr. Raymond Elson, CPA/CITP, CGMA
• Director of Administration: Dori Danko
• At-Large Director of Business, Technology & Analytics: Paul Short, CPA
• At-Large Director: Lindsay Patterson, CIA, CPA
• Director of Global Activities: Dr. Mehmet C. Kocakulah
• Professional Partners Chair: Sarah Jordan
• Professional Partners Chair-Elect: Matt Kessler
• Alumni Advocate: Dr. Fred Ng
• Chapter Advocate: Amber Young, MSBA
• Executive Director (non-voting): Margaret Fiorentino

Chapter Advocates

• 2nd-Year Chapter Advocate, Atlantic Coast Region (returning): Avneet Nagra
• 3rd-Year Chapter Advocate, Oceania Region: Dr. Fred Ng
• 3rd-Year Chapter Advocate, Midwest Region: Dr. Jason Stanfield, CPA
• 3rd-Year Chapter Advocate, Rocky Mountain/Missouri Valley Regions: Dr. Kirsten Rosacker, CPA
• 2nd-Year Chapter Advocate, Southwest Region: Dr. Leslie Blix
• 1st-Year Chapter Advocate, Southeast Region: Dr. Jimmy Carmenate, CPA
• 1st-Year Chapter Advocate, Western & Northwest Regions: Richard Barnes, J.D.

Alumni Advocates and Task Force Leaders

• 3rd-Year Alumni Advocate, Board Member: Amber Young, MSBA
• 1st-Year Alumni Advocate: Jalen Valdecantos, CPA
• Alumni Task Force Leader, Midwest Region: Gisela Cortez
• Alumni Task Force Leader, Rocky Mountain, Northwest, Western Regions: Romana Dvoran
• Alumni Task Force Leader, Missouri Valley, Southwest Regions: Faith Milton
• Alumni Task Force Leader, Oceania (New Zealand) Region: Zach Kirby
• Alumni Task Force Leader, Oceania (Australia) Region: Jacinta Lidonni
• Alumni Task Force Leader, Atlantic Coast, Southeast Regions: Zachary Taylor, MAcc

Departing Members

We extend our deepest gratitude to the following members for their dedicated service and significant contributions to Beta Alpha Psi:

• Past President: Dr. Patricia Poli, CPA
• Director of Administration: Dr. Brian McGuire
• Professional Partners Chair: Kelly Rath, SHRM-SCP
• 3rd-Year Chapter Advocate: Dr. Amelia Hart, CPA/CGMA
• 3rd-Year Chapter Advocate: Tammy Perri, CPA
• 3rd-Year Alumni Advocate: Chad Kelsey