Sharon Blanchette

Sharon Blanchette, CPA, CIA, CRCM, CAMS, CCCE, MBA has extensive experience in risk management and compliance, particularly in the financial services industry. Sharon has held various leadership roles in different organizations, focusing on areas such as fraud and financial crimes, internal audit, operational risk, AML, and regulatory compliance.

Sharon'smost recent role was as the Vice President of Fraud & Financial Crimes at Cenlar FSB. Prior to that, they worked as a Managing Director at eDelta Consulting, where they provided risk management services to clients in the financial services and healthcare industries, and developed and led the firm's national ESG practice.

Before eDelta Consulting, Sharon served as the SVP, Chief AML & Ops Risk Officer at Capital Bank, N.A., and Head of the Financial Investigations Unit (FIU) at MVB Bank. Sharon also held the position of SVP, Director of the FIU (AML & Fraud Risk Mgt) at Atlantic Union Bank, where they provided strategic leadership for BSA/AML/OFAC and fraud risk management.

Sharon's experience also includes senior roles at Berkshire Bank, Synovus, FIS Global - RISC Solutions, Sun National Bank, and Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan. In these positions, they were responsible for various aspects of risk management, compliance, operational controls, and regulatory relations.

Sharon Blanchette, CPA, CIA, CRCM, CAMS, CCCE, MBA has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Mount Holyoke College. Sharon also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance from Western New England University. In 2010, they obtained a certificate in ABA National Compliance School for consumer regulatory compliance from the ABA National Compliance School. Additionally, Sharon Blanchette has an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Business Administration and Management from Holyoke Community College. Sharon has obtained several certifications including Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) from ACAMS in 2014, Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) from ABA in 2011, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) from The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc. in 2007, and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from the Massachusetts Division of Licensure in 1996.