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Leadership Team
Jodi Geary
Chief Audit Executive
Bio
Jodi joined the Department of Internal Auditing in September 2020. Prior to joining Georgia Tech, Jodi spent 16 years at KPMG where she was an Audit Managing Director with a demonstrated history of working in the Higher Education, Government and Not-for-Profit Industries. She is skilled in Accounting, Internal Controls, Project Management, and External Audits. Jodi is a CPA, certified in Georgia and New Hampshire. She is also a Certified Governmental Financial Manager. Jodi received her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) focused in Accounting from Tennessee Technological University. Jodi is a Board Member and Treasurer for Camp Fire of Georgia, Inc. and a past Board Member of the YWCA of Greater Atlanta.
Jinky Raiza (Rai) Galvez
Associate Director of Internal Auditing
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).
LaTeisha Jeannis
Associate Director of Investigations
Bio
Dr. LaTeisha Jeannis’ work at Georgia Tech is aimed at providing oversight of all complaints regarding concerns of employee misconduct, violations of employment law, Title VII, and possible violations of policy. Previously, Dr. Jeannis served as the Senior Administrator of Employee Relations, and High School and Elementary School level Administrator at a large K-12 school district in North Carolina. Dr. Jeannis has been recognized for her experience in navigating complex investigations and personnel concerns and providing guidance to all stakeholders within several educational settings. She holds two Master’s and a Doctoral degree from North Carolina State University, a Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional Certification (CCEP), a Certified Fraud Examiner Certification (CFE), and a Professional in Human Resources Certification (PHR).
Abbie Coker
Director of Compliance Monitoring
Bio
Abbie joined the Department of Internal Auditing in June 2023. She previously served as the Director of Accounts Payable and Travel at Georgia Tech for 7 years. Prior to joining Georgia Tech Abbie worked at Kennesaw State University as the Director of Finance Operations for 2 years and has worked at Atlanta Board of Education for 6 years as an Associate Director of Accounts Payable & Travel. Abbie has over 25 years of global financial and accounting experience from various industries ranging from higher education, K12, hospital, telecommunications, retail, and media. She has successfully navigated departments through organizational changes and implemented policies that identify and reduce risks and improve business operations within organizations. Abbie earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Greenwich, London, UK, and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia Southern University. At Georgia Tech Abbie has also completed the College Business Management Institute (CBMI) management program in 2019.
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Audit Staff
Janice Phillips
Assistant to the Chief Audit Executive
Bio
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.
Paula Gross
Audit Project Coordinator
Bio
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.
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 lcum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Kennesaw State University (KSU). Sara also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from KSU and is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). Sara has 8 years of experience in reviewing and leading financial and operational allegations, and sponsored research activities while serving as a Forensic Auditor and Ethics & Compliance-Investigator in the DIA and Office of Ethics and Compliance departments, respectively. Currently, she is a Sponsored Research and Financial Audit Manager.
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.
Trey Edmondson
Operational Audit Manager
Bio
Trey joined the Department of Internal Auditing in September 2022. Prior to joining Georgia Tech, Trey spent over 8 years at KPMG where he was a Lead Senior Audit Associate with a demonstrated history of leading audit engagements in the Higher Education, Government, Healthcare, and Not-for-Profit industries. He is skilled in Project Management, Internal Controls, Accounting, as well as External and Compliance Audits. Trey received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration majoring in Finance with a collateral in Accounting from the University of Tennessee. Trey received his Master of Accountancy degree from Belmont University.
Eddy Lee
Auditor III
Bio
Eddy joined the Department of Internal Auditing in 2022. Eddy is a CPA with Bachelor's Degree in Finance from University of New Orleans. Prior to joining Internal Auditing, he worked in the Office of the Controller as a Financial Reporting and Compliance Accountant. Eddy has over 11 years of experience in Higher-Ed accounting and auditing.
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 CIA
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.
Leye James
IT Auditor
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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.
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Investigative Staff
Aaron Cohen
Fraud Investigator
Bio
Aaron Cohen joined the team in September 2016. He previously worked for the Georgia Attorney General’s Office in the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU). He holds a Master’s in Accounting from Georgia Southern University, a Bachelor’s in Business Administration in Accounting from the University of North Georgia, and a CFE certification.
Traci Marks
Employment and Labor Investigator
Bio
Traci Marks joined the team as an Employment and Labor Investigator in June 2022. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Troy University and brings over 15 years of investigative experience across various industries, including Law Enforcement, K-12 education, and Higher Education. Traci obtained her GA POST certification in 2009 and has since earned several additional certifications and/or training, including Positive Crisis Intervention, Workplace Investigations, Criminal Procedure, Title IX, and the ABCs of Forensic Investigations.
Saidat Allen
Academic Investigator
Bio
Saidat Allen joined the team as an Academic Investigator in March 2024. She holds a Master's degree in the Science of Conflict Management from Kennesaw State University, where she became a subject matter expert in interpersonal conflict, intergroup conflict, organizational culture, organizational conflict, and organizational leadership. Saidat is a trained mediator and registered neutral with the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution.