
Founded in 1908, the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) has served as an association dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness of the country’s 55 state boards of accountancy for more than 100 years. As a driving force within the accounting profession, NASBA accomplishes its mission by creating a forum for accounting regulators and practitioners to address issues relevant to the viability of the accounting profession. NASBA takes pride in offering its member boards a rich portfolio of products and services, all designed to effectively aid boards in their goal to protect the public.
The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) also continues to develop and positively impact the ethical climate of business by hosting training events and awards programs recognizing outstanding ethical individuals and organizations.
Gia currently serves as Student Programs Manager for the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT). She is responsible for all student-related programs and events, including the coordination of StudentCPT Chapters, Ethics in Action Video Competition (EIA), Campus Being a Difference Awards, Ethical Leadership Certification Program (ELCP), Speaker Series, CPT Connect, and the StudentCPT Leadership Conference (SLC).
Gia is a Long Island, NY, native and received a BA in both Journalism and Italian Language and Literature from Hofstra University. She is now based in Nashville, TN, and is enjoying her journey with the CPT. Her goal is to develop, empower, and promote ethical leaders through meaningful and engaging touchpoints with students and educators.

This partnership forms a bridge between Beta Alpha Psi's emerging talent and the innovative technology that is defining the future of accounting. Xero's goal in supporting these new professionals is to empower the next generation of advisors, providing them with both the enthusiasm and the platform necessary to help small businesses succeed.
Sarah Bleeker
Director, Partnership Engagement
Xero