Women’s Leadership
Recognizing Outstanding Women in the Accounting Profession
Women's Leadership Committee
The Women's Leadership Committee promotes the growth, advancement and recognition of women in the accounting and finance profession through professional development, mentoring and recognition through the Women to Watch awards.
The Committee objectives include: Develop, advance and recognize women CPAs.
Develop and host the Women in Leadership Summit at Mega each June.
Promote, administer and present the FICPA Women to Watch Awards.
Develop and enhance the website with resources that support women's initiatives.
Since 2010, the Women to Watch Awards have recognized diverse, talented and outstanding female accountants who contribute to the accounting profession and demonstrate qualities that set them apart from others, including networking, sharing best practices, volunteering, mentoring, authoring and more.
In addition to being recognized at the Women's Leadership Summit and MEGA breakfast on June 15, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Orlando Grand Cypress, Women to Watch Award recipients are featured on FICPA.org and receive recognition in the Florida CPA Today. Consider nominating yourself or a collegue when 2027 nominations open up next year for either the Experienced Leader or Emerging Leader.
Experienced Leader
Someone who has advanced to a higher level or leadership position within her profession. Titles include, but are not limited to, partner, executive, elected official or appointee.
Emerging Leader
Someone who has been licensed less than 10 years but has made significant contributions to the profession and her community. They are typically business owners, sole proprietors and small firm principles.
2026 Experienced Leader Nominees
Suzanne Forbes, James Moore & Co, PL
Sonali Fournier, Baker Tilly US, LLP
Kimberly Garcia, Socorro CPAs & Advisors, LLC
Mari Huff, Mari Huff, CPA, PA
Beatriz Martin, ZOMMA Group CPAs
Malena Martinelli, Stroemer & Co, LLC
Alena Miles, Attorney Legal, PA
Lahteefah Parramore, TriStar Sports and Entertainment
Tatiana Podel, Podel, CPA
Mary Lou Ruderman, Ruderman & Co, PA
Priscilla Thomasevich, Sawgrass CPA Advisors
Good Luck to the 2026 Nominees!
2026 Emerging Leader Nominees
Caroline Beasley, Caroline Y. Beasley, CPA
Teresa Da Costa, Ashley, Brown & Smith, CPAs
Emily Demurias, Rudler PSC
Yessica Diaz, LerroSarbey, LLC
Kathryn Exum, A-lign
Mary Fernandez, DGPerry CPAs & Advisors
Nicole Fiske, CohnReznick LLP
Erin Griffin, RSM US LLP
Nicole Heineken, Forvis Mazars
Madison Litwin, Home Run Consoluting LLC
Lindsey Martin, CLA
Candis Massey, Maven CPA
Alyssa Riley, CRI Advisors LLC
Mayra Soto, Baker Tilly US, LLP
Lauren Villarreal, CRI Advisors LLC