Board & leadership
Our chapter is led by volunteers. Open any profile to see their journey with the chapter — from first committee to leadership.
1 verified chapter event attended
- ISACA Orange County Annual General Meeting 2026 · 2026
SivaTeja Vangimalla
Vice President
ISACA member since 2019 · 7 yrs
1 verified chapter event attended
- ISACA Orange County Annual General Meeting 2026 · 2026
Francisco Avalos
Secretary
ISACA member since 2019 · 7 yrs
1 verified chapter event attended
- ISACA Orange County Annual General Meeting 2026 · 2026
Shri Bhatia
Sponsorship Chair
ISACA member since 2023 · 3 yrs
Mallory Vega
Programs
ISACA member since 2026
1 verified chapter event attended
- ISACA Orange County Annual General Meeting 2026 · 2026
Sonal Bhagat
Program Lead, SLT
ISACA member since 2006 · 20 yrs
Sanjeev Tak
Backup Treasurer
ISACA member since 2003 · 23 yrs
Get involved
Chapter roles & what each involves
Every board member started with a first step. Here are the volunteer, leadership and board roles that keep the chapter running — open any one to read its functions and responsibilities. Click I'm interested and we'll sign you in to check what you qualify for.
What a role asks of you
Show up to half of what the chapter holds
Board and leadership roles carry one hard requirement, and it's the same one for everybody. The chapter year runs July to June, and both bars are measured across it.
50%
of chapter events
Monthly meetings, the summit, in-person or virtual — they all count the same.
50%
of board meetings
Applies once you hold a seat. Board meetings are on the calendar a year ahead.
Why it exists
A chapter runs on people being in the room. The bylaws set half as the floor so that a seat always belongs to someone actually doing the work — and so nobody has to have the awkward conversation about what “involved enough” means.
It applies to advancement too
Moving from volunteer to a leadership role, or into an officer seat, is assessed against the same two numbers. Falling below the floor is grounds for disqualification from a seat you already hold, so it's worth knowing before you put your name forward rather than after.
You can see exactly where you stand
Your attendance is counted for you — nothing to submit, nothing to claim. Sign in and your journey page shows what the chapter held, what you attended and how that lands against both bars, updated as events happen.
Not this year? That's genuinely fine. Committees and short taskforces carry no attendance floor at all, and they're how most of the people on this page started. Volunteer now, stand for a seat when the year suits you.
Volunteer roles
Open to any verified chapter member — the best way to get started.
Programs Committee
Help source speakers and run great chapter events.
What this role does
- Suggest speakers and topics and help confirm logistics.
- Help run events on the day — check-in, AV, and hosting.
- Hand out and collect evaluation forms and share what attendees said.
Membership Committee
Welcome new members and help the chapter grow.
What this role does
- Welcome new and prospective members and staff the membership table at events.
- Help run membership campaigns and renewal reminders.
- Share member feedback with the Director of Membership.
Communications & Social Media
Tell the chapter's story online.
What this role does
- Draft newsletter items and social posts.
- Cover chapter events with photos and recaps.
- Help keep the website and event listings current.
Certification Study-Group Volunteer
Help members pass their ISACA exams.
What this role does
- Help run ISACA certification study groups and exam-prep sessions.
- Point members to the right prep resources for CISA · CISM · CRISC · CDPSE · CGEIT · CCOA.
- Gather questions from study-group members for the Director to answer.
Leadership roles
For members ready to lead a function. Typically two years of service plus solid event and board-meeting attendance.
Director of Programs
Owns the year's program — speakers, topics and events.
What this role does
- Plan, manage and secure the year's program: speakers, topics, formats and dates.
- Run an annual survey to find the topics members actually want.
- Identify speakers with help from the Education Committee and confirm all logistics.
- Collect event evaluations, compile the results and report to the board after each meeting.
- Keep the program planner current and thank speakers and attendees.
Director of Membership
Grows and retains the chapter's membership.
What this role does
- Maintain accurate membership lists and run the annual membership campaign.
- Make sure member benefits (like member event pricing) reach only members in good standing.
- Oversee the Corporate Sponsorship Committee.
- Run surveys to understand member needs and improve attendance.
- Reach out to non-renewing members to understand why and win them back.
Director of Education & Certifications
Runs certification review courses and is the go-to on ISACA credentials.
What this role does
- Coordinate certification review courses (CISA · CISM · CRISC · CDPSE · CGEIT · CCOA) — facility, instructors and materials.
- Keep certification resources current and answer members' questions about ISACA credentials.
- Promote certifications and run exam-prep sessions.
- Report exam results to the board and for the newsletter and website.
- Act as the liaison between exam participants and ISACA.
Director of Marketing & Communications
Owns the chapter's voice — newsletter, website and PR.
What this role does
- Develop and own the annual marketing plan.
- Manage PR and communications with members and partner organizations.
- Oversee the chapter newsletter and website.
- Coordinate partnerships and alliances.
- Encourage members to contribute articles, job postings and event coverage.
Board roles
Elected each year at the AGM to govern and represent the chapter.
President
Chief executive of the chapter and chair of the board.
What this role does
- Chair the board of directors and serve as the chapter's chief executive.
- Preside at chapter and board meetings, and keep every part of chapter operations running.
- Execute the board's resolutions and enforce the chapter bylaws.
- Appoint the standing-committee chairs, subject to board ratification.
- Represent the chapter at ISACA Leadership Conferences and Presidents Council meetings.
- Present the annual report to members at the Annual General Meeting.
- Keep communications open with ISACA and submit the annual report and balanced scorecard within 30 days of the AGM.
- Oversee the budget and internal financial controls.
Vice President
Second-in-command and lead of the Academic Relationship Program.
What this role does
- Step in for the President when they're unavailable, performing all their duties.
- Work with the Audit and Finance Committee to arrange the chapter's financial audits.
- Lead the Academic Relationship Program — liaise with universities and colleges.
- Promote ISACA membership and certification to accounting and information-systems student groups.
- Coordinate scholarship initiatives approved by the board.
Secretary
Keeper of the chapter's records, minutes and attendance.
What this role does
- Take minutes of board, membership and Annual General Meetings, and keep the records.
- Maintain accurate attendance records for chapter functions.
- Maintain the CPE records and the eligibility evidence for every event that awards CPE.
- Keep the Motions Log current and handle the chapter's legal affairs and correspondence.
- Document board nominations, Nominating Committee minutes and the final election slate.
- Assist the President in running chapter membership meetings.
Treasurer
Custodian of chapter funds and owner of the budget.
What this role does
- Act as custodian of chapter funds and reconcile attendance records to receipts.
- Receive and disburse funds, and remit dues to ISACA as required.
- Update the financial records monthly and report to the board quarterly.
- Prepare the annual budget with the other officers and submit it for board approval.
- Present annual financial statements at the AGM and in the chapter annual report.
- File required tax forms on time and support audits.
Not sure where you fit?
Tell us a bit about yourself and the board will help you find the right first step.