Melinda D. C. is an experienced finance professional currently serving as an Assurance Manager at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) since July 2024. Prior to this role, Melinda held the position of System Controller at the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education from August 2019 to July 2024, overseeing accounting, annual reporting, internal controls, financial services, and treasury functions for the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities. Melinda's extensive career also includes nearly nine years at blumshapiro, where roles progressed from Audit Staff to Audit Manager, focusing on financial statement audits across various sectors and specializing in employee benefit plan audits. Melinda holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Fairfield University and a Master of Science in Accounting from the University of Connecticut School of Business.