Michala A.

Michala A. is a highly experienced professional in information security and vendor risk management, currently serving as a Supervisor of the Vendor Risk Management team at Raymond James since June 2019. In this role, Michala focuses on identifying information security risks related to third-party vendors. Previous experience includes serving as a Senior Analyst in the Control Assurance and Policies/Standards teams at Raymond James, where efforts were directed towards developing the IT Control Assurance program and standardizing IT policies and procedures. Michala's career also encompasses roles as an Information Security Analyst, a participant in the Accelerated Development Program at ADP, a part-time Information Technology Specialist with the Office of Information Security at Penn State, and various positions in customer service and ticketing. Currently pursuing an MBA with a focus on Strategic Leadership at Penn State University, Michala also holds a Bachelor of Science in Security Risk Analysis and related fields.