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Inspiring Women in Audit

Inspiring Women in Audit

Tracie Marquardt 33 Episodes Aug 18, 2026

This podcast celebrates the remarkable journeys and insights of women in the Internal Audit industry. Hosted by Tracie Marquardt, a renowned audit communication expert and former co-host of 'The Audit Room,' it features women from around the globe sharing their knowledge, experiences, and unique perspectives. The show aims to amplify their voices, empower them to make their mark on the profession, and drive innovation in the industry. Each episode highlights how these inspiring women are shaping the future of audit.

Episodes

Ep 33 Credibility the Board Can't Ignore with Fiorella Coto Zevallos
Ep 33 Credibility the Board Can't Ignore with Fiorella Coto Zevallos Aug 18, 2026 01:02:42 Credibility the Board Can't IgnoreFiorella Coto Zevallos is a global audit, risk and controls leader with more than 15 years of experience across three continents and all three lines of defense. Today she is the right hand of the chief audit executive at a major energy technology company, helping steer an assurance function of ~135 people spanning internal audit, internal controls and enterpri
Ep 32 The Question They Hadn't Thought Of with Nancy Russell
Ep 32 The Question They Hadn't Thought Of with Nancy Russell Jul 29, 2026 00:08:14 The Question They Hadn't Thought OfNancy Russell is a senior audit and risk executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience across insurance, investments, retirement services, and international operations. She holds Chartered Accountant and Certified Internal Auditor designations, has led global internal audit functions across Canada, the United States, and Europe, and at the time o
Ep 31 Audit Isn't a Scripted Event with Lori Kaczynski
Ep 31 Audit Isn't a Scripted Event with Lori Kaczynski Jul 8, 2026 01:16:30 Audit Isn't a Scripted EventLori Kaczynski is a Fortune 500 executive and board director with over 25 years across external audit, internal audit, risk management, compliance, and finance. She has served as Chief Audit Executive at four multibillion-dollar organizations, most recently the SVP, Chief Audit, Risk and Compliance Officer in the food and beverage industry. She chairs the School of Acco
Ep 30 Audit Was the Door. The Sky Is the Limit. with Dr. Lesedi Lesetedi
Ep 30 Audit Was the Door. The Sky Is the Limit. with Dr. Lesedi Lesetedi Jun 17, 2026 01:01:31 Audit Was the Door. The Sky Is the Limit.Dr. Lesedi Lesetedi is a Doctor of Business Administration and Certified Internal Auditor who spent over two decades building internal audit infrastructure across Botswana, rising from auditor to Chief Audit Executive. As President of IIA Botswana, she grew the chapter from 50 to 500 members, established its first permanent office and staff, and secured a m
Ep 29 Audit, AI and Authenticity with Liliana Staber
Ep 29 Audit, AI and Authenticity with Liliana Staber May 27, 2026 00:48:03 Audit, AI and AuthenticityLiliana Staber is Director of Internal Audit at one of Europe's largest tech platforms, based in Berlin. She leads a genuinely global team and has spent the last several years building something most audit functions are still just talking about – an AI-powered audit process that covers the entire lifecycle, built in-house, with results to back it up. She's also pr
Ep 28 When The Business Starts Calling You
Ep 28 When The Business Starts Calling You Apr 15, 2026 00:50:25 When The Business Starts Calling YouKara Falco has spent over 20 years in audit – and built something most CAEs only dream about: a team the business actually comes to. As Chief Audit Executive at a Fortune 500 company that still runs like a family business, Kara knows that building the team and building the trust are the same job. She turned a function once seen as the police into the most truste
Ep 27 When Audit Shapes Global Decisions with Silvina Coria
Ep 27 When Audit Shapes Global Decisions with Silvina Coria Mar 24, 2026 01:15:46 When Audit Shapes Global DecisionsIn this episode of Inspiring Women in Audit, we’re joined by Silvina Coria - a CPA and audit leader whose career has taken her from Buenos Aires to The Hague, and from the private sector to one of the most distinctive governance environments in the world: the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. At the time of recording, she leads internal audit a
Ep 26 The Buck Stops With You with Katie Hall
Ep 26 The Buck Stops With You with Katie Hall Mar 3, 2026 00:49:36 The Buck Stops With YouIn this episode of Inspiring Women in Audit, I’m joined by Katie Hall – Head of Internal Audit and a passionate community builder who is quietly transforming how women and emerging leaders in the profession connect, grow, and find their footing.We explore the mindset shift required to move from manager to leader – and why that shift is less about authority and more about acc
Ep 25 Judgment Isn't Automated with Silvia Puhani
Ep 25 Judgment Isn't Automated with Silvia Puhani Mar 2, 2026 01:01:24 Judgment Isn’t AutomatedIn this episode, we’re joined this week by Silvia Puhani, a powerhouse in the internal audit profession with nearly 25 years of experience spanning every level of audit - from frontline auditor to Chief Audit Executive. Silvia is also the host of one of Germany’s first internal audit podcasts, where she explores the profession’s most relevant topics with a fresh, conversati
Ep 24 People, Presence and Perspective with Karen Albert
Ep 24 People, Presence and Perspective with Karen Albert Jan 21, 2026 01:00:34 People, Presence and, PerspectiveIn this episode, we're joined by Karen Albert, Vice President and Head of Internal Audit at Constellium, a global leader in value-added aluminum products. With more than 25 years of experience spanning banking, manufacturing, and Big Four consulting, Karen brings a powerful combination of operational, IT, and strategic insight to the internal audit profession.
Ep 23 Auditing the Engine Room with Ureka Rangasamy
Ep 23 Auditing the Engine Room with Ureka Rangasamy Dec 10, 2025 01:27:02 Auditing the Engine Room In this episode of Inspiring Women in Audit, we're joined by Ureka Rangasamy, a powerhouse in the world of governance and internal audit. At the time of recording, she's serving as Chief Audit Executive at Eskom, South Africa's national electricity utility, playing a pivotal role in rebuilding institutional trust after one of the most turbulent periods in the country's gov
Ep 22 Raise Your Hand, Take the Lead with Maria Mora, CPA
Ep 22 Raise Your Hand, Take the Lead with Maria Mora, CPA Nov 19, 2025 01:02:19 Raise Your Hand, Take the LeadIn this episode of Inspiring Women in Audit, I’m joined by Maria E. Mora, a Partner in Internal Audit at Crowe LLP, based in New York. With over two decades of experience in internal audit, risk, and assurance, Maria is known for her strategic insight, leadership presence, and dedication to elevating the audit profession. Maria was recently named one of ALPFA’s Latina

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