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Jennifer L. Cryder, PICPA’s executive vice president and chief operating officer, has unanimously been selected as the PICPA’s new CEO and executive director by its Board of Directors. The selection marks the first time in PICPA’s 125-year history that a woman will helm the association.

In January 2021, PICPA Council adopted a new member value framework with five key elements: peer-to-peer connections, advocacy, learning and development, career path, and business development. In conjunction with this, Council and the Board approved dissolving the existing chapter governance structure and revamping the PICPA committee portfolio.

When it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, progress can be slow and difficult to measure. Even the staunchest allies get fatigued and wonder if we are making progress undoing generations of challenges. But when we are most tired, it is good to remember the successes and, yes, the progress underway.

After 42 years with the PICPA, 10 as CEO and executive director, Michael D. Colgan has announced his retirement at the end of 2021.