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Join us each month for our Third Party Risk Insight Work Group (previously known as "Focus Group"), during which more mature programs assist with the build-out of TPRA's Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) 101 Guidance, templates, and tools.   < Back WORK GROUP Third Party Risk Insight Work Group Thursday, October 16, 2025 Date Thursday, October 16, 2025 Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CT Intended Audience TPRA Practitioner & Vendor Members Duration 60 minutes CPE Credits 0 Fee Free Register Event Description Collaborate with seasoned TPRM professionals to shape the future of third-party risk management during our Third Party Risk Insight Work Group ! This group focuses on enhancing TPRA's TPRM guidance, templates, and tools. Designed as a collaborative effort, the group leverages the expertise of more mature programs to develop practical resources for the broader TPRM community. Show More SPEAKER(S) INFORMATION CPE CREDIT These meetings are work groups in which members work together to create materials, tools, templates, and more that can be shared with the greater TPRM community. Meetings are facilitated by Julie Gaiaschi, CEO & Co-Founder of TPRA. About These Meetings During our Third Party Risk Insight Work Group , more mature programs assist with the build-out of TPRA's Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) 101 Guidance, templates, and tools. Who Should Attend Any TPRA member (Practitioner and Vendor) may join, but it is recommended members with more mature programs participate. Cancellations In the event that this session would need to be canceled, you will be contacted and invited to register for the rescheduled event. Questions & Concerns For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaints, please contact us at info@tprassociation.org . No CPE credits are provided for this event type.

< Back EDUCATIONAL VIDEO TPRM Explained: Integrated TPRM Business Processes Tuesday, November 1, 2022 Date Tuesday, November 1, 2022 Time N/A Intended Audience All TPRM Professionals Duration 15 minutes CPE Credits 0 Fee Free Register Event Description A question many Third Party Risk Management and vendor management professionals often find themselves asking is: how do we work in a cohesive, organized way to sufficiently mitigate third party risk while enabling the business to move forward with third party relationships? Show More SPEAKER(S) INFORMATION CPE CREDIT This month’s video was made possible by Tom Rogers, CEO & Founder of VendorCentric, for his presentation at TPRA’s July 2022 Practitioner Member Meeting. TPRM Explained is an educational series which focuses on topics related to third party risk management. Topics come directly from our end of year survey on the pain points our practitioners are experiencing within their own programs.

< Back Roundtable Holistic Approach to Third Party Risk Management Thursday, October 10, 2019 Date Thursday, October 10, 2019 Time 10:00 - 11:30 AM CT Intended Audience TPRA Practitioner & Vendor Members Duration 90 minutes CPE Credits Fee Free Register Event Description Holistic approach to third party risk management Show More SPEAKER(S) INFORMATION CPE CREDIT Julie Gaiaschi CEO & Co-Founder | Third Party Risk Association (TPRA) Julie Gaiaschi, CISA, CISM, is the CEO & Co-Founder of the Third Party Risk Association (TPRA). She has over 15 years of technology and information security risk experience, with the last 10 years specializing in third party risk identification and mitigation techniques. In her role as CEO, she provides strategic direction for the non-profit, whose mission it is to further the third party risk profession through knowledge sharing and networking. She also has a passion for helping others enhance their own third party risk management programs. In 2021, Julie was awarded " CEO of the Year " by Women in Governance, Risk, and Compliance. Prior to co-founding the TPRA, Julie consulted on third party risk for a large bank. She also developed and led a large health payer organization’s Third Party Security program. There, she established and executed the third party risk assessment process, which included integration into the Procurement process. Prior to her role as the leader over Third Party Security, Julie was a Senior IT Auditor. Julie resides in Iowa with her husband and two girls. She enjoys traveling and cooking. About These Meetings Monthly Member Meetings are held every second Thursday of the month. Join us for relevant and informative roundtables, panels, and/or presentations on TPRM topics and pain points our members noted within the 2023 end-of-year survey. TPRM Tool Talk Demos | 30 Minutes Certain meetings feature "TPRM Tool Talk" demos in the last 30 minutes of the call. Hear from TPRM Service Providers on new and innovative tools as your schedule allows! Who Should Attend TPRA Practitioner and Vendor Members are able to register for all of these meetings. Cancellations In the event that this session would need to be canceled, you will be contacted and invited to register for the rescheduled event. Questions & Concerns For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaints, please contact us at info@tprassociation.org . Attendees are eligible to receive 0.5 CPE credits for every 30 minutes of the LIVE meeting that they attend. (Ex. Attend for 30 minutes = 0.5 CPE credits. Attend for 1 hour = 1 CPE credits). CPE Credit will be issued upon completion of the post-event survey. Please allow at least one week following the event to receive your CPE certificate.

< Back INDUSTRY ROUNDTABLE Q3 Industry Roundtable: Insurance Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Date Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Time 10:00 - 11:00 AM CT Intended Audience TPRA Practitioner Members in the Insurance Sector (Across All Industries) Duration 60 minutes CPE Credits 0 Fee Free Register Event Description Expand your horizons with this cross-industry roundtable designed for TPRM professionals in insurance and related fields. Facilitated by Julie Gaiaschi, CEO & Co-Founder of TPRA, these quarterly discussions tackle shared challenges across industries—from compliance hurdles to vendor transparency. Participant-led agendas foster diverse insights and collaborative problem-solving, making this event an invaluable forum for all practitioners. SPEAKER(S) INFORMATION CPE CREDIT These meetings are roundtables with topics chosen each quarter by attendees and participants, facilitated by Julie Gaiaschi, CEO & Co-Founder of TPRA. About These Meetings Industry Roundtables (previously called Special Interest Calls) are industry-specific meetings where the agendas are set each quarter by its participants and facilitated by community members. Any TPRA Practitioner Member belonging to the industry noted above may join the calls. Who Should Attend All TPRA Practitioner Members in the related industry are invited to these events. Cancellations In the event that this session would need to be canceled, you will be contacted and invited to register for the rescheduled event. Questions & Concerns For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaints, please contact us at info@tprassociation.org . No CPE credits are provided for this event type.

< Back Workshop TPRM Budgeting Thursday, October 14, 2021 Date Thursday, October 14, 2021 Time 10:00 - 11:30 AM CT Intended Audience TPRA Practitioner & Vendor Members Duration 90 minutes CPE Credits Fee Free Register Event Description TPRM Budgeting Show More SPEAKER(S) INFORMATION CPE CREDIT Julie Gaiaschi CEO & Co-Founder | Third Party Risk Association (TPRA) Julie Gaiaschi, CISA, CISM, is the CEO & Co-Founder of the Third Party Risk Association (TPRA). She has over 15 years of technology and information security risk experience, with the last 10 years specializing in third party risk identification and mitigation techniques. In her role as CEO, she provides strategic direction for the non-profit, whose mission it is to further the third party risk profession through knowledge sharing and networking. She also has a passion for helping others enhance their own third party risk management programs. In 2021, Julie was awarded " CEO of the Year " by Women in Governance, Risk, and Compliance. Prior to co-founding the TPRA, Julie consulted on third party risk for a large bank. She also developed and led a large health payer organization’s Third Party Security program. There, she established and executed the third party risk assessment process, which included integration into the Procurement process. Prior to her role as the leader over Third Party Security, Julie was a Senior IT Auditor. Julie resides in Iowa with her husband and two girls. She enjoys traveling and cooking. About These Meetings Monthly Member Meetings are held every second Thursday of the month. Join us for relevant and informative roundtables, panels, and/or presentations on TPRM topics and pain points our members noted within the 2023 end-of-year survey. TPRM Tool Talk Demos | 30 Minutes Certain meetings feature "TPRM Tool Talk" demos in the last 30 minutes of the call. Hear from TPRM Service Providers on new and innovative tools as your schedule allows! Who Should Attend TPRA Practitioner and Vendor Members are able to register for all of these meetings. Cancellations In the event that this session would need to be canceled, you will be contacted and invited to register for the rescheduled event. Questions & Concerns For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaints, please contact us at info@tprassociation.org . Attendees are eligible to receive 0.5 CPE credits for every 30 minutes of the LIVE meeting that they attend. (Ex. Attend for 30 minutes = 0.5 CPE credits. Attend for 1 hour = 1 CPE credits). CPE Credit will be issued upon completion of the post-event survey. Please allow at least one week following the event to receive your CPE certificate.

WNTPRM April 2025 Leader Spotlight < See All < Previous Next > Roxane Romulus Founding Partner The TPRM Experts Biography With over ten years of experience building and streamlining TPRM programs for organizations such as Voya Financial, Interactive Communications, and Truist, Founder of The TPRM Experts, Roxane Romulus, is a visionary leader in third-party risk management. With a proven track record of success, Roxane excels in strategic management, risk advisory, and controls assessment to ensure alignment with organizational objectives. With a focus on enabling small minority-owned businesses to make informed decisions about third-party relationships, Roxane's newest venture, The TPRM Experts, aims to elevate TPRM practices and empower underrepresented entrepreneurs. Her strategic vision, leadership acumen, and dedication to risk management excellence set her apart as a trailblazer in the industry. Her dedication to driving impactful results and fostering positive change reflects her passion for empowering others both personally and professionally. Roxane's work embodies a commitment to excellence, diversity, and inclusivity, making her a true leader in her field and beyond. Leadership Characteristics My greatest leadership characteristic lies in my ability to cultivate, develop, motivate, and inspire high-performing teams. I firmly believe that teamwork is essential in achieving any goal, and I am dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment where individuals can thrive and contribute their unique skills and talents. By nurturing a culture of trust, empowerment, and support, I strive to unlock the full potential of each team member, driving collective success and surpassing expectations. Together, we can achieve remarkable results and overcome challenges through the power of collaboration and shared vision Leadership Challenges As I transitioned through different roles and industries, I faced obstacles that tested my leadership abilities, from managing diverse teams to driving strategic initiatives in dynamic environments. Each challenge presented an opportunity for growth and learning, reinforcing the importance of adaptability, communication, and empathy in leadership. By embracing the value of service and putting the needs of others at the forefront, I have been able to overcome obstacles, build strong relationships, and lead with purpose. This approach has not only enhanced my leadership skills but has also fueled my passion for creating meaningful change and fostering a collaborative, supportive work culture. In serving others, I have found fulfillment and purpose in my career journey, driving me to continue striving for excellence and inspiring those around me to do the same. Key Take-a-ways My favorite aspect of third party risk management lies in its critical role in safeguarding business resilience and personal data in today's digital era. As cyber threats continue to evolve and pose a significant challenge to organizations, TPRM practitioners serve on the front line of defense, securing and protecting personal data from malicious actors. The skills we possess not only benefit businesses but also empower us to enhance security measures in our personal lives, emphasizing the broader impact and importance of strong TPRM practices. Fun Fact Roxane is not only a pioneer in the field of risk management but also an inspirational figure who actively works to break stereotypes and empower women and girls to pursue their dreams. Through her involvement with Black Girl Drone World, she encourages diversity and representation in the drone industry. Holding an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilots license, Roxane is one of the few women of color in the United States to hold a commercial drone pilot's license, demonstrating her commitment to shattering barriers and paving the way for others.

< Back Volunteer Interest Establishing a Risk Management Culture Thursday, January 9, 2020 Date Thursday, January 9, 2020 Time 10:00 - 11:30 AM CT Intended Audience TPRA Practitioner & Vendor Members Duration 90 minutes CPE Credits Fee Free Register Event Description TPRA Overview Show More SPEAKER(S) INFORMATION CPE CREDIT Julie Gaiaschi CEO & Co-Founder | Third Party Risk Association (TPRA) Julie Gaiaschi, CISA, CISM, is the CEO & Co-Founder of the Third Party Risk Association (TPRA). She has over 15 years of technology and information security risk experience, with the last 10 years specializing in third party risk identification and mitigation techniques. In her role as CEO, she provides strategic direction for the non-profit, whose mission it is to further the third party risk profession through knowledge sharing and networking. She also has a passion for helping others enhance their own third party risk management programs. In 2021, Julie was awarded " CEO of the Year " by Women in Governance, Risk, and Compliance. Prior to co-founding the TPRA, Julie consulted on third party risk for a large bank. She also developed and led a large health payer organization’s Third Party Security program. There, she established and executed the third party risk assessment process, which included integration into the Procurement process. Prior to her role as the leader over Third Party Security, Julie was a Senior IT Auditor. Julie resides in Iowa with her husband and two girls. She enjoys traveling and cooking. About These Meetings Monthly Member Meetings are held every second Thursday of the month. Join us for relevant and informative roundtables, panels, and/or presentations on TPRM topics and pain points our members noted within the 2023 end-of-year survey. TPRM Tool Talk Demos | 30 Minutes Certain meetings feature "TPRM Tool Talk" demos in the last 30 minutes of the call. Hear from TPRM Service Providers on new and innovative tools as your schedule allows! Who Should Attend TPRA Practitioner and Vendor Members are able to register for all of these meetings. Cancellations In the event that this session would need to be canceled, you will be contacted and invited to register for the rescheduled event. Questions & Concerns For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaints, please contact us at info@tprassociation.org . Attendees are eligible to receive 0.5 CPE credits for every 30 minutes of the LIVE meeting that they attend. (Ex. Attend for 30 minutes = 0.5 CPE credits. Attend for 1 hour = 1 CPE credits). CPE Credit will be issued upon completion of the post-event survey. Please allow at least one week following the event to receive your CPE certificate.

< Back Roundtable TPRM Industry (Present & Future) Thursday, May 13, 2021 Date Thursday, May 13, 2021 Time 10:00 - 11:30 AM CT Intended Audience TPRA Practitioner & Vendor Members Duration 90 minutes CPE Credits Fee Free Register Event Description Roundtable: TPRM Industry (Present & Future) Show More SPEAKER(S) INFORMATION CPE CREDIT Julie Gaiaschi CEO & Co-Founder | Third Party Risk Association (TPRA) Julie Gaiaschi, CISA, CISM, is the CEO & Co-Founder of the Third Party Risk Association (TPRA). She has over 15 years of technology and information security risk experience, with the last 10 years specializing in third party risk identification and mitigation techniques. In her role as CEO, she provides strategic direction for the non-profit, whose mission it is to further the third party risk profession through knowledge sharing and networking. She also has a passion for helping others enhance their own third party risk management programs. In 2021, Julie was awarded " CEO of the Year " by Women in Governance, Risk, and Compliance. Prior to co-founding the TPRA, Julie consulted on third party risk for a large bank. She also developed and led a large health payer organization’s Third Party Security program. There, she established and executed the third party risk assessment process, which included integration into the Procurement process. Prior to her role as the leader over Third Party Security, Julie was a Senior IT Auditor. Julie resides in Iowa with her husband and two girls. She enjoys traveling and cooking. About These Meetings Monthly Member Meetings are held every second Thursday of the month. Join us for relevant and informative roundtables, panels, and/or presentations on TPRM topics and pain points our members noted within the 2023 end-of-year survey. TPRM Tool Talk Demos | 30 Minutes Certain meetings feature "TPRM Tool Talk" demos in the last 30 minutes of the call. Hear from TPRM Service Providers on new and innovative tools as your schedule allows! Who Should Attend TPRA Practitioner and Vendor Members are able to register for all of these meetings. Cancellations In the event that this session would need to be canceled, you will be contacted and invited to register for the rescheduled event. Questions & Concerns For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaints, please contact us at info@tprassociation.org . Attendees are eligible to receive 0.5 CPE credits for every 30 minutes of the LIVE meeting that they attend. (Ex. Attend for 30 minutes = 0.5 CPE credits. Attend for 1 hour = 1 CPE credits). CPE Credit will be issued upon completion of the post-event survey. Please allow at least one week following the event to receive your CPE certificate.

Kelly Felder Senior Analyst, Third Party Risk Management Trane Technologies Roundtable: Incident Response Track 2: Fortifying the Shoreline (Operational Risk & Resilience) Wednesday, April 9, 2025 1:00 - 1:50 PM Atlantic Ballroom 2 SESSION DESCRIPTION Battling the Storm: An Industry Roundtable on Incident Response Ahoy, defenders of the realm! Join us for a roundtable dedicated to incident response in third-party risk management. In this session, we’ll dive into tales of daring recoveries, swift countermeasures, and lessons learned from past attacks. Discuss strategies for detecting threats… Show More SPEAKERS Kelly Felder Senior Analyst, Third Party Risk Management Trane Technologies Kelly Felder is a seasoned professional in the field of Third Party Risk Management at Trane Technologies, brings a wealth of experience from her background in consulting. With a focus on cyber risk management, Kelly has spent years developing, evaluating, and refining third party risk programs for various organizations including standing up new programs, redesigning, and continuously improving existing frameworks to ensure resilience and security. Kelly holds both a Bachelor… Show More Previous Next

< Back PRESENTATION Q1 Volunteer Interest Call Tuesday, March 9, 2021 Date Tuesday, March 9, 2021 Time 10:00 - 11:30 AM CT Intended Audience TPRA Practitioner & Vendor Members Duration 90 minutes CPE Credits Fee Free Register Event Description Volunteer Expectations Show More SPEAKER(S) INFORMATION CPE CREDIT Julie Gaiaschi CEO & Co-Founder | Third Party Risk Association (TPRA) Julie Gaiaschi, CISA, CISM, is the CEO & Co-Founder of the Third Party Risk Association (TPRA). She has over 15 years of technology and information security risk experience, with the last 10 years specializing in third party risk identification and mitigation techniques. In her role as CEO, she provides strategic direction for the non-profit, whose mission it is to further the third party risk profession through knowledge sharing and networking. She also has a passion for helping others enhance their own third party risk management programs. In 2021, Julie was awarded " CEO of the Year " by Women in Governance, Risk, and Compliance. Prior to co-founding the TPRA, Julie consulted on third party risk for a large bank. She also developed and led a large health payer organization’s Third Party Security program. There, she established and executed the third party risk assessment process, which included integration into the Procurement process. Prior to her role as the leader over Third Party Security, Julie was a Senior IT Auditor. Julie resides in Iowa with her husband and two girls. She enjoys traveling and cooking. About These Meetings Monthly Member Meetings are held every second Thursday of the month. Join us for relevant and informative roundtables, panels, and/or presentations on TPRM topics and pain points our members noted within the 2023 end-of-year survey. TPRM Tool Talk Demos | 30 Minutes Certain meetings feature "TPRM Tool Talk" demos in the last 30 minutes of the call. Hear from TPRM Service Providers on new and innovative tools as your schedule allows! Who Should Attend TPRA Practitioner and Vendor Members are able to register for all of these meetings. Cancellations In the event that this session would need to be canceled, you will be contacted and invited to register for the rescheduled event. Questions & Concerns For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaints, please contact us at info@tprassociation.org . Attendees are eligible to receive 0.5 CPE credits for every 30 minutes of the LIVE meeting that they attend. (Ex. Attend for 30 minutes = 0.5 CPE credits. Attend for 1 hour = 1 CPE credits). CPE Credit will be issued upon completion of the post-event survey. Please allow at least one week following the event to receive your CPE certificate.

Gregory Rasner, CEO, Third Party Threat Hunting LLC Securing SaaS Applications: A Comprehensive Approach to Cloud Risk Management Track 1: Anchoring TPRM Essentials & Best Practices Wednesday, April 9, 2025 11:00 - 11:50 AM Atlantic Ballroom 1 SESSION DESCRIPTION Learn how to stop the continual raids by the bad actors (pirates!) and lower your third-party risk by leveraging continuous monitoring effectively. It is not enough to have tools, the organization must have a plan and run-book on how to target pirates attacks more effectively. SPEAKERS Gregory Rasner CEO Third Party Threat Hunting LLC Gregory is a CEO, author, educator, speaker, and leader in the field of cybersecurity, zero trust, and third-party risk. With over 25 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, he has helped numerous clients and organizations improve their security posture and reduce their risk exposure. He is the founder and CEO of Third Party Threat Hunting LLC, a cybersecurity consulting firm that specializes in a wide range of areas, including… Show More Previous Next

Facilitated by Paul Kurtz, Senior Manager, Third Party Risk Management at First Century Bank, NA Industry Roundtable: Finance Track 1: Anchoring TPRM Essentials & Best Practices Tuesday, April 8, 2025 1:00 - 1:50 PM Atlantic Ballroom 1 SESSION DESCRIPTION Navigating the High Seas of Financial Risk: An Industry Roundtable on TPRM in Finance Ahoy, Finance mates! Ready to set sail on a lively discussion of TPRM challenges and innovations? Join us for an interactive roundtable where fellow finance pros will navigate through the stormy waters of third-party risk management… Show More SPEAKERS Franchesca Williams SVP, Director of Third Party Risk Management Ameris Bank Franchesca Williams is the SVP, Director of Third Party Risk Management at Ameris Bank and brings 15+ years of experience specializing in third-party risk management in the financial services sector. In her roles, she has been responsible for managing the third-party risk management program and team providing risk oversight and governance associated with third parties. Franchesca has extensive experience in the design and management of third-party risk management programs includin… Show More Previous Next