Patricia Hirata is a seasoned tax professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Currently serving as Senior Tax Director at Mercer Advisors, Patricia has held significant positions at RSM US LLP as a Partner and at Auction.com as Executive Vice President of Corporate Tax and Chief Financial Officer. Additionally, Patricia was a Managing Director and Partner at RSM McGladrey and is recognized as a member of Chief. Patricia holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from UCLA and a Master's in Taxation from the University of Southern California.