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Leadership Team
Jinky Raiza (Rai) Galvez
Interim Chief Audit Executive
Bio
Rai joined the Department of Internal Auditing in May 2018 as an Auditor III. She graduated from Philippine School of Business Administration in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Prior to joining Georgia Tech, she has eight years of professional experience with Punongbayan & Araullo (Philippine member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd) where she performed and managed assurance and advisory projects. Rai is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
Sara Belaineh
Sponsored Programs and Financial Audit Manager
Bio
Sara joined the Georgia Tech Department of Internal Auditing (DIA) in January 2014. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Kennesaw State University (KSU) with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from KSU. She is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
Sara has extensive experience leading and reviewing financial and operational allegations, as well as sponsored research activities, through her roles as a Forensic Auditor in the DIA and an Ethics & Compliance Investigator in the Office of Ethics and Compliance. Currently, she serves as an Audit Manager in the Department of Internal Auditing.
Trey Edmondson
Operational Audit Manager
Bio
Trey serves as a Senior Audit Manager in the Georgia Tech Department of Internal Auditing. Since joining the department in September 2022, he has led and supported a variety of audit and advisory engagements designed to strengthen governance, risk management, internal controls, and operational effectiveness across the Institute.
Before joining Georgia Tech, Trey spent over eight years with KPMG, where he served as a Lead Senior Audit Associate and managed audit engagements within the higher education, government, healthcare, and nonprofit industries. His professional expertise includes internal controls, risk assessment, project management, accounting, external and compliance auditing.
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Audit Staff
Christopher Todaro
Auditor III
Bio
Christopher joined the Georgia Tech Department of Internal Audit in December 2022. Chris cam to Georgia Tech after a 25 year with the Federal Government, where he has worked at multiple agencies to include DFAS, DoD, USDA, SSA, VHA and the last 15 years as a Senior Auditor with the Department of Health and Human Services. He holds a Bachelors in Management from Kaplan University as well as an MBA and Masters Degree in Accounting and Finance from DeVry University. Chris currently serves in the Georgia Army National Guard as a Sergeant Major within the Georgia National Guard Command Headquarters. He has served over 30 years in the military beginning as an Active-Duty member of the US Marine Corps before joining the Active Army and subsequently entering the National Guard in 1998. He holds certifications in Financial Management, Contracting, and Program Management.
Kassie Roberts
Auditor II
Bio
Kassie joined the Georgia Tech Department of Internal Auditing in February of 2013 as the Marketing and Admin Coordinator. Kassie acquired her marketing experience as an Assistant Director of Promotions for Clear Channel Communications Atlanta and has also worked with companies such as the Woodruff Arts Foundation and Centex Homes. She graduated from Georgia Southern University with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design.
Matthew (Matt) Whetten
Auditor II
Bio
Matthew joined the Department of Internal Auditing in February 2021. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Accounting from Brigham Young University - Idaho. Prior to joining Georgia Tech, Matthew interned as a Forensic Accountant at Cbiz and an Internal Auditor at Norfolk Southern. Matthew became a Certified Internal Auditor in Fall 2024.
Hillary Normansell
Auditor II
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Hillary joined the Department of Internal Audit at Georgia Tech in August of 2025. She began her career early, having worked in insurance and banking while attending college. Upon graduation from Liberty University (2017), with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, she began work as an accountant, before making the transition into audit. Having both experience in external audit and internal audit, she understands the value of upholding the ethical standards on behalf of stakeholders and taxpayers. At Georgia Tech, Hillary aspires to enhance financial resourcefulness and transparency, allowing faculty, staff, and students to further expand their research.
Leye James
IT Auditor
Bio
Leye James joined the Department of Internal Auditing in October 2024 as an IT Auditor. He holds a BSc in Applied Mathematics and masters in Management Information Systems from the University of Lagos, Nigeria. He has over nine years of experience in conducting Information Systems audits in different industries from banking and manufacturing to technology and retail. He is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC). He also holds a certification in Financial Crimes Investigation from Utica College, New York.
Paula Gross
Audit Project Coordinator
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Paula began her career at Georgia Tech in March of 2018 in the Department of Internal Auditing. She came to Georgia Tech from Henry County Board of Education where she was employed for 12 years. She served seven of those years working as a Paraprofessional for high school students with Special Needs. Prior to working at HCBOE, she was employed by Georgia-Pacific Corporation as an Administrative Assistant for 11 years. She is looking forward to continuing her education with the University System of Georgia.
Janice Phillips
Assistant to the Chief Audit Executive
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Janice is the executive assistant to the Chief Audit Executive, and serves as her chief of staff. She is also the department administrator for Internal Auditing’s financial transactions, oversees the unit budget administration and coordination, which includes budget amendments and the fiscal year-end close out. Janice studied at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, and Georgia State University. She joined the Department of Internal Auditing in 2008.
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Investigative Staff
Elizabeth Mitaro
Supervisor, Investigations Intake
Bio
Elizabeth joined the team in August 2025. In her role, she facilitates Georgia Tech's administration of the Ethics Point program, manages oversight of ethical complaints, and supports the Investigations team in the Department of Internal Auditing. Elizabeth previously worked for the federal government and on federally-funded programs. She has a Master of Social Work degree from the University of South Carolina and a Bachelor of Arts from New York University. She is a Licensed Master Social Worker in the state of Georgia.
Aaron Cohen
Fraud Investigator
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Aaron Cohen joined the team in September 2016. Prior to joining Georgia Tech, he served with the Georgia Attorney General’s Office in the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU), where he conducted investigations involving Medicaid fraud and abuse. He holds a Master of Accounting from Georgia Southern University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of North Georgia. Aaron is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and a Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP).
Luretha Martin
Fraud Investigator
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Luretha Martin joined the team in August 2025. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Georgia Southern University and is a Certified Inspectors General Investigator. Luretha brings 10+ years of progressive experience in fraud, waste and abuse investigations, policy interpretation, and program compliance in state and municipal government.
Jason Speights
Investigations Manager
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Jason Andrew Speights joined in June 2026. Jason has over nine years investigative experience in various roles, most recently working for the New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG). He holds a Bachelors Degree from Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY), Master’s Degree in Public Administration from John Jay College, CUNY, and a Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law. He also is a Certified Fraud Examiner and Certified Inspector General Investigator.