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COCPA Team
COCPA staff is skilled, committed, and, most of all … caring.
Like many of our 6,000+ members, the COCPA has been a beacon in navigating my career as a Colorado CPA. I am honored to be given the opportunity to engage our members, community leaders, and team to build upon the solid foundation established over the last 118 years to ensure the COCPA continues to be the professional home for accounting professionals.
Colorado communities depend on the accounting profession, which is why the COCPA’s passion to help people thrive personally and professionally through service and connection is so critical. I am fueled and energized by the COCPA’s passion as we drive forward into the future - as Colorado CPAs together."
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President and CEO
Alicia first joined the COCPA as a student member while attending the University of Denver. After years of volunteering at the Society, she stepped into the role of Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director of the COCPA Educational Foundation for five years. Alicia now serves as the Society's third President and CEO, where she daily demonstrates her passion for the accounting profession and leads the organization as it carries out the COCPA mission to help people thrive personally and professionally through service and connection.
Alicia’s professional background includes stints in public accounting, adjunct teaching, consulting, and coaching. This Midwest native enjoys spending time camping, boating, and traveling with her husband and their dog, Ally.
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Executive Assistant
As executive assistant, Stephanie provides administrative support to Chief Executive Officer Alicia Gelinas, manages general office operations, and supports COCPA groups and activities. Born and raised in Florida, Stephanie joined the Society staff following a move from Orlando, “home of all the Mickey ears and rollercoasters you could want,” she says. She and her husband look forward to enjoying all that the Colorado outdoors have to offer, with their little dog, Rose, along for the adventure.
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Chief Financial Officer
A Denver native, Josh began his career in public accounting, where he oversaw compliance practices of large, multinational entities in a variety of industries, including real estate, retail, and SaaS. After leaving public accounting, Josh led and managed accounting teams in the commercial real estate industry, where he was responsible for overseeing full-cycle accounting processes, tax compliance, financial reporting, and process implementation. Josh is a CPA who graduated from the University of Colorado with his Bachelor’s in Finance and Master’s in Accounting. When not working, Josh enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and kids.
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General Ledger Accountant
I grew up in Denver, Colorado. I graduated from the University of Colorado Denver where I earned my Bachelor's of Science in Accounting. I interned for Plante Moran in their Marketing Department for eight years. During that time I started to show interest in accounting and was offered a summer audit internship. After my internship I knew accounting was the career path I wanted to pursue. My goal is to earn my CPA after graduate school. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, attending Red Rocks concerts with my friends, snowboarding, camping, and going for long walks with our frenchie Diesel.
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Director of Operations
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Director of Operations
Lindsay joined the COCPA in April 2023 as Director of Operations. With more than 18 years’ experience in the nonprofit sector both nationally and internationally, she most recently served as the Executive Director of a Denver nonprofit before joining the COCPA team. Lindsay holds a bachelor’s degree from Hollins University in Virginia and a master’s from the University of Denver's Korbel School of International Studies. Additionally, Lindsay served in Senegal, West Africa, as a Peace Corps volunteer. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time traveling and adventuring in the Colorado mountains with her husband and daughter.
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CPE Operations Manager
As CPE Operations Manager, Tiffany is the COCPA’s event-logistics go-to, handling operations for conferences, seminars, networking events, and other programs. She loves collaborating with the COCPA team to implement new and different ways to deliver the best programming to our members. Tiffany is passionate about the local meetings and events industry. She is a past president of Meeting Professionals International Rocky Mountain Chapter (MPIRMC) and 2022-2023 Chair of the Meetings Industry Council of Colorado. On weekends, she can be found skiing, spending time with two- and four-legged family and friends, and cheering on her favorite sports teams.
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Member Services Representative and Peer Review Coordinator
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Member Services Representative and Peer Review Coordinator
Sheila joined the COCPA to “help with special projects" and has since become an essential member of both the Member Services and Peer Review teams. Her deep experience in operational support, along with a commitment to customer service excellence, combine to bring gold-standard contributions in both roles. Sheila spends her time outside of work engaged in one of her favorite activities, including cooking and barbecuing with family and friends.
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Member Services Representative
When it comes to serving members, you won't find someone who is more committed to going the extra mile than Pamela. Whether she’s assisting with CPE inquiries, helping with membership renewals, finding answers to licensing questions, or serving as liaison to the Public Company Forum, her dedication to service is unmatched. Outside of work, Pamela enjoys nature, hosting gatherings with close friends and family, and researching/learning about pretty much anything. In her free time, she volunteers for various community service projects.
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Engagement and Programs Specialist
As Engagement and Programs Specialist, Stacy aims to improve and expand the journey of our members by creating connection opportunities. At any given time, she can be found working closely as a liaison to our dynamic committees, regional chapters, special interest groups, volunteers, new CPAs, COCPA Connect, and the COCPA Career Center. In her free time, Stacy enjoys spending time with family, doing everything from snowboarding to working in the backyard. And while she loves Colorado, she really relishes her travels home to O’ahu to boogie board and visit family and friends.
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Content Specialist
As content specialist and NewsAccount editor, Kelli works with members, staff, and vendors to shape, develop, and execute content for publications and other communication platforms. She is a mom to three grown children and is happiest when on a long walk with an audiobook, dining on a sunny patio with family and friends, or dreaming up her family’s next beach vacation.
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Marketing & Communications
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Director of Member and Business Development
World class: that’s the type of experience Derrol works to create for every COCPA member and partner. Derrol oversees the COCPA Preferred Partner and Member Savings programs. He regularly teams with his colleagues to develop programs, activities, and resources that support member engagement and further the COCPA’s mission. A second-generation Coloradan and grandfather of three, you can usually find Derrol, when he’s not meeting members for coffee, golfing, traveling, spending time with his family, and cooking up new dishes (can you say sous vide?) in the kitchen.
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Member and Business Development Coordinator
In her role as Member and Business Development Coordinator, Cheryl provides administrative support to Director of Member and Business Development Derrol Moorhead, including working with COCPA Preferred Partners and assisting with member benefit programs. Cheryl loves spending her free time with family, friends, and her fur babies. Born and raised in Southern California, Cheryl’s favorite vacations are those surrounded by lakes or the beach … anything near the water.
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Consulting CPA on Staff
Marilee provides the professional credibility and experience required to manage the COCPA’s Peer Review Program. Working with Jill Turner and Sheila Duggan, who are responsible for day-to-day Peer Review Program administration, Marilee oversees the COCPA’s Peer Review Committee, technical reviewers, and the review acceptance process.
Nationally recognized for her expertise in employee benefit plans, Marilee formerly was an audit partner with KPMG, auditing wineries, hotels, and clothing manufacturers. Marilee resides outside of San Francisco. In her free time, she serves on the board of her Neighbor Response Team to assist others in emergencies and volunteers to help older adults so they can continue to live in their own homes.
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Peer Review Coordinator
As Peer Review Coordinator, Jill works with CPAs, firms, and reviewers to comply with the Colorado State Board of Accountancy’s mandatory peer review requirements, fulfilled through the AICPA Peer Review Program. A veteran staff member who has also held positions in member services, CPE, and public relations, Jill's attention to detail and deep historical knowledge of the Society make her a trusted favorite among members.
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Member Services Representative and Peer Review Coordinator
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Member Services Representative and Peer Review Coordinator
Sheila joined the COCPA to “help with special projects" and has since become an essential member of both the Member Services and Peer Review teams. Her deep experience in operational support, along with a commitment to customer service excellence, combine to bring gold-standard contributions in both roles. Sheila spends her time outside of work engaged in one of her favorite activities, including cooking and barbecuing with family and friends.