Staff Directory

Kara Fitzgerald, CPA, CGMA, CAE

Operations administration, program oversight, strategy development, governance, advocacy, fiscal management, staff oversight.

Katie Cheek, CAE

Day-to-day operations, oversight of communications, membership, continuing professional education, peer review, and human resources.

Aleshia Garrett

Oversight of TSCPA communications, marketing and technology, including managing editor of the Tennessee CPA Journal, press and public relations, social media, online community, and website.

Justin Steele

Director of Professional Development & Events 
Oversight of TSCPA continuing professional education program, CPE program strategy development, event planning, oversight of TSCPA Meeting Center.

 Alden Ward

Director of Member Engagement
Membership retention, recruitment and engagement. 

Amanda Davis

TSCPA membership database maintenance, new member processing, dues invoicing and collection.

Julia Johnson

CPE programs, TSCPA event execution and administration, business development including exhibitor, sponsorship, and advertising sales.

Dena Jackson, CPA

Accounting oversight, financial reporting, cash management, budgeting and forecasting, and internal controls.

Lorin Kee

Videography and production for all online CPE programs and TSCPA marketing and communications media.

Deanna Headden

Accounting and finance support functions, including deposits, accounts receivable invoicing, and accounts payable.  

Scott Lindner

General IT support, data reporting and analytics, website, IT vendor liaison.

Kate Smith

Social media and digital content creation, TSCPA Talks online community administration, communications/publications editor.

Viktoriya Tysyachuk

Designs all marketing collateral, encompassing a variety of projects including print, web, email, and branding for campaigns and events..

Megan Williams

Student and emerging professionals outreach initiatives, including high school and college student programs, and TSCPA scholarships. 

Cathy Bell

Receptionist desk, meeting center support and administrative assistance.

Email Cathy