Staff
Leadership Team Members
Chief Audit Executive: Toni Stephens, CPA, CIA, CRMA
Responsible for providing leadership and oversight of the internal audit function in accordance with the Texas Internal Auditing Act. If you have a question related to audit engagements or advisory services, please contact the Chief Audit Executive.
Contact Toni
Education
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting at Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Experience and Certifications
- The University of Texas at Dallas: 1992 – present
- Previous audit experience at the Texas State Auditor’s Office
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certificate in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)
Professional Activities and Honors
- Board Member of the Dallas Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and member of Audit Committee
- Community Advisory Board Member of DISD Audit Committee
- ACUA Faculty Member and Recognition Committee Chair
- Member of the UT Dallas Center for Internal Auditing Advisory Board
- Past President and Past Professional Education Chair of the Association of College and University Auditors (ACUA)
- Past Board Member and President of the Texas Association of College and University Auditors
- Recipient of the ACUA Excellence in Service Award
- Recipient of the Aaron Saylors Memorial Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Chapter, Dallas IIA
Audit Manager – Specialized Audits & Operations: Rob Hopkins, CFE
Reporting to the Chief Audit Executive, this Audit Manager primarily assists in managing teams on specialized audits and operations, data analytics, investigations, and consulting engagements in accordance with the Texas Internal Auditing Act.
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Education
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Management at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Experience and Certifications
- The University of Texas at Dallas: 2008 – present
- Previous experience in corporate finance and bank investigations
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Audit Manager – Heather Mariani, CPA, CIA, CISA
Reporting to the Chief Audit Executive, the Audit Manager primarily assists with managing teams and conducting audits in accordance with the Texas Internal Auditing Act.
Contact Heather
auditandconsulting@utdallas.edu
972-883-4876
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting, California State University, Stanislaus
Experience and Certifications
- The University of Texas at Dallas: 2023 – present
- University of the Pacific, Stockton, California: 2010 – 2023
- Kemper CPA Group LLP, Stockton, California: 2000 – 2010
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Professional Activities
Association of College & University Auditors (ACUA) Data Analytics Committee
IT Audit Manager – IT Audits: Luis Carrera, CPA, CIA, CISA
Reporting to the Chief Audit Executive, the IT Audit Manager is responsible for managing the essential activities of the IT audit function, including conducting and supervising IT audits and the annual IT risk assessment and planning process, in accordance with the Texas Internal Auditing Act.
Contact Luis
auditandconsulting@utdallas.edu
972-883-4876
Education
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, The University of Texas at El Paso
- Master of Business Administration with an Accounting Concentration, The University of Texas at El Paso
Experience and Certifications
- The University of Texas at Dallas: 2024 – present
- The University of Texas at El Paso: 2019 – 2024
- Previous experience in a local government, a publicly traded financial services company, and accounting firms.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Professional Activities and Honors
- Past President, Vice-President, Board Governor, and Audit Committee member of the El Paso Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
- Past Secretary of the Fort Worth Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
Professional Staff Members
Internal Auditor III: Charlie Epp, CPA, CIA
The Internal Auditor III performs advanced professional auditing of all University operations in accordance with the Texas Internal Auditing Act.
Contact Charlie:
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Economics, Accounting & Finance, University of Pennsylvania
- Masters in Business Administration, The University of Texas at Austin
Experience and Certifications
- Previous experience in public accounting, corporate finance, and internal audit
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Internal Auditor III: Caitlin Cummins
The Internal Auditor III performs advanced professional auditing of all University operations in accordance with the Texas Internal Auditing Act.
Contact Caitlin
Education
- Masters of Professional Accounting at Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX
- Bachelors of Business Administration in Accounting at Stephen F. Austin State University
Experience and Certifications
- The University of Texas at Dallas: 2018 – present
- Previous experience in university finance as a graduate assistant
Internal Auditor III: Julia Lawshae, CFE
The Internal Auditor III performs advanced professional auditing of all University operations in accordance with the Texas Internal Auditing Act.
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Education
- Bachelor of Arts in International Studies at Austin College, Sherman, TX
Experience and Certifications
- The University of Texas at Dallas, Audit and Consulting Services: 2021 – present
- The University of Texas at Dallas, Endowment Compliance: 2016 – 2020
- Previous experience at UT Southwestern Medical Center and FEMA
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Internal Auditor II: Brian Seale
The Internal Auditor II performs intermediate professional auditing of all University operations in accordance with the Texas Internal Auditing Act.
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Education
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
- Master of Business Administration at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
Experience and Certifications
- The University of Texas at Dallas: 2021 – Present
- Previous experience in management as a graduate assistant