Welcome to the IIA San Jose Chapter!

The San Jose Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) serves San Jose Silicon Valley area. The Chapter has over 700 members.

Chapter News and Events

Snip & Sip - An Evening of AI Knowledge Sharing & Connection

_{(IIA San Jose & IIA NCEB Joint Event, hosted and sponsored by Data Snipper)}

Date: November 5, 2025 | 5 - 9 pm PT
Location: Wente Vineyards 5050 Arroyo Rd Livermore, CA 94550 (Must be 21+ years of age and older to attend)
Cost: Members & Students: $30 | Non-Members: $60
CPE: 1 CPE

Event Outline:

Check-in: 5 pm
Cocktail Hour & Networking: 5 - 6 pm
Dinner & Dialogue: 6 - 9 pm

Speakers:

Aman Kaur Corporate Sales Manager Data Snipper
Robbie Hassett Senior Account Executive Data Snipper

Connect with internal audit leaders over dinner & wine! This exclusive dinner is valued at $200 per person.

Holiday Social - Authentic Leadership Through Service

Date: November 20, 2025 | 5.30 - 8pm
Location: Delta Hotels Santa Clara Silicon Valley (2151 Laurelwood Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95054)
Cost: Members $25 | Non-Members $50
CPE: 1 CPE

Speakers:

Moderator: Mellanie Ong IIASJ President Intuit Legal Compliance

Adnan Rahim Meta Head of Internal Audit Finance, Enterprise Engineering, Security, Facilities, and SOX Compliance
Dominique Vincenti Uber Chief Audit Executive

Join us this fall for an inspiring conversation on leadership, service, and adaptability. Hear from dynamic leaders as they share how giving back can foster personal growth, build courage, and open doors to unexpected opportunities.

Ethics in the age of algorithm: What internal auditors must know

_{(Join IIA San Jose Chapter and Cherry Hill Advisory for a must-attend virtual ethics training)}

Date: December 2, 2025 | 9:00 - 11:00 Am PT
Location: Virtual
CPE: 2 NASBA CPE

Speakers:

Moderator: Mellanie Ong IIASJ President Intuit Legal Compliance

Fulfill your annual IIA ethics CPE requirement before year-end. This program provides 2 qualifying hours. Led by Mike Levy, CEO of Cherry Hill Advisory & IIA Standards Board

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Welcome to the IIA San Jose Chapter

This group connects members of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) San Jose Chapter, auditors, accountants, and other professionals in the San Jose, Silicon Valley area, with an interest in governance, risk, and control, by providing a platform for advocating the profession, networking, industry updates, and continuing professional education (CPE). The IIA San Jose Chapter, established in 1963, with nearly 600 members, strives to provide value to our members through training, best practice/knowledge sharing and carrying out the mission of the global IIA, including advocating and being a principle educator of the internal audit profession.

We strive to provide value to our members through training, best practice/knowledge sharing.

Chapter Officers

Mellanie Ong

Chapter President

Yiru Zhou

Chapter Secretary

Mr. Paul Baysa (CIA)

Chapter Membership Chair, Chapter Certification Chair

Mia Grosul (CIA)

Chapter Membership Chair

Lu Lin

Chapter Certification Chair

Miss Jing Zhu

Chapter Certification Chair

Kenneth Le (CIA)

Chapter Program Chair

Swati Daniel (CIA)

Chapter Program Chair

Anupama Ashok

Chapter Academic Relations Chair

Yoke Mee Lichtwardt

Chapter Advocacy Chair

Additional Chapter Positions

Welcome to the IIA San Jose Chapter: Elevating Internal Audit in Silicon Valley

The IIA San Jose Chapter is the vibrant hub for internal auditors, accountants, and other professionals in the San Jose and Silicon Valley area, united by an interest in governance, risk, and control. Established in 1963, our nearly 800-member strong community provides a dynamic platform for advocating the profession, fostering invaluable networking, delivering timely industry updates, and offering essential Continuing Professional Education (CPE).

This past year truly showcased the power of our collective passion. We are deeply grateful for our incredible volunteers who dedicated their time to planning inspiring events, mentoring students, and delivering impactful programs. Our speakers generously shared their insights, elevating our programming, and our board members provided tireless leadership. Thanks to the support of our sponsors, we've been able to subsidize in-person events, expand our outreach, and offer meaningful learning experiences, all while inspiring the next generation of internal auditors. We are committed to continuing to provide exceptional value through training and best practice sharing, embodying the mission of the global IIA.

Best Regards,

Mellanie Ong
President, IIA San Jose Chapter