to leaders, executives and entrepreneurs. At GT, Jina managed the firm's Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Team responsible for developing and implementing GT’s firm-wide D&I strategy.  At NABA, she was responsible for strategic direction, stakeholder relationships, organizational priorities, and managing the day-to-day operation of the Association and its staff.

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She is a Thought Leader with the Business Learning Institute (BLI), a strategic learning partner and talent management consultancy for organizations worldwide, where she develops and delivers live webinars and on-site training and workshops.  Jina is an author and trainer with Becker, a global leader in continuing professional education. She is also a content partner with the Massachusetts Society of CPAs, developing and delivering custom training solutions for their members.

As a CPA with a 26+ year career in public accounting, she brings first-hand experience within the profession to her work. Previous roles include Director – Taxation, Tax Ethics & Professional Standards, AICPA Tax Section at the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA).  She joined the AICPA after 17 years in private practice at Etienne & Associates, LLC (E&A).  She began her career in public accounting in the tax department of Touche Ross (now Deloitte). 

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She is part of the Peloton community (#Mama_Cat) and enjoys jigsaw puzzles, Sudoku, and cake decorating. She (kinda) plays piano and has occasionally been known to sing karaoke.  She earned an M.S. in taxation in 1993 and a B.S.B.A. in accounting in 1989 from American University