MOCPA Mosaic - A Virtual Event

Garrett Vanderpool

Garrett Vanderpool is the founder and CEO of VanderNet, a leading Managed Security Service Provider serving the Financial Services industry. His passion for technology began in fifth grade and grew into a career focused on how systems connect and deliver results. After launching VanderNet in 2010 and later founding VanderLink, a Wireless Internet Service Provider, Garrett identified a critical need for stronger cybersecurity as remote work reshaped business operations. Under his leadership, VanderNet evolved from an MSP to an MSSP with a mission to “Eradicate Cyber Risk.” Today, Garrett guides organizations in protecting their people, data, and infrastructure by aligning with the NIST framework and delivering customer-focused security solutions.

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Lauren Aldrich

Lauren Aldrich is driven by her curiosity and desire for improvement. Despite the bets she makes with her husband, she's not always right but she's always learning. Growing up, she was dubbed "the talker" and bossy but realized that was not always a good thing. As a CPA and former Auditor turned Corporate Controller, there have been times when her ability to convey information meant the difference between success and failure. 

In her current role, Lauren plays a pivotal role in a company-wide transformation where being able to communicate clearly and effectively is key. With a teaching mindset, Lauren strives to communicate in a way that allows others to not only hear but to understand. Communicating in this way promotes her own understanding as she gains perspective from diverse groups of people, thereby enabling her to better facilitate the resolution of challenges. 

Lauren has served in volunteer positions with the Louisiana Society of CPAs, the AICPA Student Recruitment Committee, and is a 2019 graduate of the AICPA Leadership Academy.

Nicole DeRosa

Nicole DeRosa is a Director of Tax at SKC & Co CPA's LLC and has more than 15 years of public accounting experience, specializing in taxation and focuses on closely held businesses and individuals.  Because of Nicole's extensive knowledge and passion for tax compliance, she is a valuable resource for 'all things tax' and regularly assists clients with Federal and state tax controversy matters. 

Ms. DeRosa's impact extends far beyond just tax compliance as she is a highly sought-after speaker, regularly presenting at national events on various tax and non-tax topics.  As a Brand Ambassador for UWorld Accounting, she advocates for the CPA designation and the accounting profession, inspiring the next generation of accountants.  Ms. DeRosa is an active member of the New Jersey Society of CPA's and currently serves on the Strategic Planning Committee.  Most recently Ms. DeRosa was named to the 2024 Top 200 CPAs inaugural list by Forbes and was also a recipient of the AICPA Outstanding Young CPA Award.  She has been recognized on the NJ BIZ Power 50 List for five consecutive years and was included in the Forty Under 40 program for her remarkable achievements and leadership across New Jersey.

In her spare time, Ms. DeRosa enjoys volunteering her time at the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter and is active in various charitable organizations, such as St. Jude, and teaches Zumba classes at LifeTime Fitness.  Above all, Nicole enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, exercising, and relaxing at the beach.

Ms. DeRosa is a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University, with degrees in Accountancy and Master of Science in Accountancy.

Sarah Flischel

Sarah is the Director of Audit Transformation & Training at AAFCPAs, where she is spearheading the firm’s shift to a technology-driven, cloud-based audit approach. By integrating advanced risk assessment tools, real-time data, and analytics, she is enhancing audit efficiency, precision, and value for clients. Sarah also leads employee training initiatives to ensure teams master these new solutions, empowering them to focus on deeper analysis and actionable insights. With more than 14 years of audit and tax experience, including service as a regional firm partner, she has been recognized nationally for her innovation and leadership, earning honors such as the AICPA & CIMA Emerging Leaders Award and Women to Watch - Emerging Leaders award. Based in Denver, she brings a passion for growth, learning, and change to her work, while enjoying skiing, traveling, and cheering for the Denver Broncos and UCF Knights in her free time.

Timothy McCurdy

Timothy F. McCurdy concentrates his practice in medical malpractice litigation defense, trusts and estates litigation, and elder law. 

Tim has more than fifteen years of experience litigating complex medical malpractice matters.  Tim handles every aspect of a medical malpractice case, ranging from initial investigation to depositions and expert discovery through examination of witnesses at trial. 

Tim's fiduciary litigation practice includes guardianship and conservatorships, trust disputes, and breach of fiduciary duties actions.

Tim assists families through every stage of life with estate planning and elder law.  Tim's estate planning practice ranges from assisting families with young children plan for their future, to helping individuals approaching retirement to conduct legacy planning.  As an elder law attorney, Tim also helps seniors protect their life-savings while ensuring access to the health care they need.

Tim is licensed in Missouri and Illinois, and he is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, the U.S. District Court for Southern Illinois, and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.