AFWA Announces Women of Influence

From aspiring entry-level, to seasoned professional, to deserving retiree, the Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance (AFWA) is proud to develop and support women in accounting and finance throughout their careers. AFWA’s newly announced Women of Influence features distinguished women at the height of their professional careers in accounting and finance.

These Women of Influence represent the passionate and respected industry leaders who AFWA empowers its members to be. Serving as mentors to young professionals, and sources on industry topics, AFWA Women of Influence are impacting the future of the profession.

“Women often look to other women for inspiration and guidance in their careers. AFWA is proud to provide a network of professionals across the country who do just that. Our members are empowered, successful, and confident women in business, and I’m excited for Women of Influence to provide an opportunity to showcase these brilliant women,” said Linda Harris, CPA, AFWA National President.

AFWA National leadership has identified four women on which to build the Women of Influence community. The women embody the mission of the organization and represent a career of success in the accounting and finance industry.

Diane Dudley, CPA, CGFM, Partner-in-Charge, Federal Audit Practice at KPMG, Washington D.C.
Michelle Gams CLU®, ChFC®, CASL®, CFP®, Financial Planner, Billings, MT
Kay Gotshall, CPA, Sr Tax Manager, Keiter, Richmond, VA
Monika Miles, CPA, President at Miles Consulting Group, Inc., San Francisco, CA

AFWA plans to grow the Women of Influence community, over time adding more professional members to the distinct group. These women will be featured throughout the year through interviews and articles of both technical and career development topics. For more information about AFWA Women of Influence, please visit AFWA.org/women-of-influence