Microsoft, Senior Global Compliance Manager

Dr. Danesha “Dee” Chisholm is a first-generation college graduate, who earned her Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, a Master of Accountancy (MAcc) and joint Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from Rutgers University – Rutgers Business School, graduating with highest honors. As a solution-focused leader with 15+ years of expertise in the areas of accounting, risk management, business strategy and compliance, Dr. Chisholm is locally recognized as a leader who encourages teamwork, collaboration, and inclusiveness. Dr. Chisholm is currently a Global Senior Compliance Manager for Microsoft Corporation, where she engages directly with partners to mitigate corruption risk. Prior to Microsoft, Dr. Chisholm was the youngest Risk & Compliance Manager to work for the Office of the Chief Risk Officer (OCRO) for District of Columbia Government, where she laid the groundwork for the implementation of the organization’s first enterprise-risk management (ERM) program. Prior to the OCRO, Dr. Chisholm managed and provided quality assurance oversight for 25+ audit teams in the execution of mortgage servicer compliance reviews and developed a consistent compliance monitoring approach for various multi-million-dollar Federal programs within TARP (Troubled Asset Relief Program) for the US Department of Treasury. Additionally, in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Dr. Chisholm worked part-time as a Remote Course Facilitator for Drexel University, where she assisted faculty with the technical and administrative aspects of moving face-to-face (F2F) courses to a remote format, while supporting the remote learning environment. Committed to community outreach and professional development, Dr. Chisholm is active in several community and professional organizations including the Prince Georges County Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board (PTAAB), where she was appointed by Maryland’s governor to serve as a Board member, Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) – DC Chapter, where she leads the Governance Committee as a Board Director, and her beloved sorority, Delta Sigma Theta, where she is the Chair of the Internal Audit Committee. Additionally, Dr. Chisholm was named one of Maryland’s Top 40 under 40 for two consecutive years (The Daily Record (2021) and The Washington Business Journal (2022)) and most recently, she was just recognized as one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women in 2022. Dr. Chisholm is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) and holds the Certified in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) designation. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Chisholm currently lives in Central Maryland and in her spare time, she enjoys bowling, cooking, riding her motorcycle and spending time with her miniature wiener dog, Bella.