Shanell Deal

Shanell Deal, CPA, is an accomplished professional in internal audit and risk management with a robust history of leadership across various organizations. Currently serving as the Internal Audit Director, SOX Director, and Internal Controls Director at DLH Corporation since June 2023, Shanell specializes in SOX Governance and Risk Management. Previously, as the Head of Internal Audit at IronNet Cybersecurity, significant contributions were made to pre-IPO SOX readiness through comprehensive risk assessments and collaboration with company leaders. At Toyota Tsusho America, Shanell led the establishment of a newly developed Internal Audit Team in the LATAM & Caribbean region. Previous roles include Finance, Due Diligence & Corporate Governance Senior Manager at First Data Corporation, Internal Audit Manager at AutoNation, and Senior Risk Consultant at Deloitte, showcasing over two decades of expertise in audit functions. Shanell holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Miami and a Master's degree in Accounting with a focus on Internal Audit from Florida International University.