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Get to know Meghan Schrader, TPRA's Marketing & Communications Manager! < Back Meghan Schrader Marketing & Communications Manager SENIOR STAFF Meghan graduated Summa Cum Laude from Trine University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Communications. She was the 2022 Jannen School of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Student of the Year, the Trine University 2022 Robert B. Stewart Award Winner, and was awarded the Gold Key for outstanding academic performance. At Trine, she was the Director of Creative Design for the HAC Media Team and Editor-in-chief of the Writers' Block Literary Journal. She began working as an intern at TPRA in July of 2021 before officially joining the team in June of 2022. In her role as Marketing Manager, Meghan provides organization-wide marketing strategy in support of TPRA's mission to further the third party risk profession through knowledge sharing and networking. Meghan currently lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana with her fiancé and their dog. She has a passion for reading and writing and hopes to one day see her novels-in-progress published. Next >

DEMO Q4 Demo Day Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Date & Time Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 2:00:00 PM UTC Intended Audience TPRM Practitioners Duration 6 hours CPE Credits 0 Fee Free Register Event Description The Third Party Risk Association (TPRA) invites you to attend " Demo Days ," an exclusive opportunity for TPRM practitioners to explore innovative solutions from leading TPRM Service Providers. During these interactive sessions, vendors will deliver 25-minute product demos , showcasing their tools, technologies, and services designed to address the complex challenges of third-party risk management. Show More SPEAKER(S) INFORMATION CPE CREDIT To learn about the organizations presenting on this day, please visit our Demo Days page at www.tprassociation.org/demo-days/ . About These Events Join the Third Party Risk Association (TPRA) for "Demo Days," where leading TPRM Service Providers showcase their solutions through 25-minute product demos tailored for TPRM practitioners. Explore cutting-edge tools, engage with vendors, and enhance your risk management strategies. Who Should Attend All TPRM practitioners, including TPRA Practitioner Members and non-members, are invited to these events. Employees of TPRM service provider organizations are not permitted to attend product demos unless they are affiliated with the organization presenting. 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.

Learn about Franchesca Williams, SVP, Director of Third Party Risk Management for Ameris Bank, and TPRA's WNTPRM July 2023 Leader Spotlight. < See All < Previous Next > Franchesca Williams SVP, Director of Third Party Risk Management Ameris Bank Biography Franchesca Williams is the SVP, Director of Third Party Risk Management at Ameris Bank and has 13+ years in the third party risk management field in financial services. Prior to her role at Ameris, Franchesca served as the Vice President of Third Party Risk Management at VyStar Credit Union in Jacksonville, FL. Franchesca is a detail oriented, analytical, and organized professional with an ability to adapt to change quickly, learn new concepts at a fast pace, and an ability to create solutions and overcome challenges presented. She currently holds the Certified Regulatory Vendor Program Manager IV (CRVPM IV) certification, Certified Third Party Risk Professional (CTPRP) certification, and a CCM Advanced Practitioner (CCMAP) certification. Leadership Characteristics Franchesca is always up for a challenge and completing work with accuracy. She focuses on taking the time to coach and mentor her team and colleagues in risk to help them be successful in managing identified risk within the organization. Leadership Challenges Franchesca has learned to be more flexible in her career as risk is about being in the gray at times and making a judgment call. She was not always flexible on her decisions or path in the past, but was blessed to have some great leaders and mentors that helped her see this as a strength and to open her mind to growing in this area. She has since grown to see the possibilities and paths forward as a result. This has led to her growth as a leader and helped her to succeed to further career growth. Key Take-a-ways Franchesca truly enjoys third party risk management because each day brings a new challenge to find a solution and to help identify ways to reduce or mitigate the risk that has been identified. “If one way does not work, forge forward and be open to creating a new way of doing things to accomplish your goals.” Fun Fact Franchesca enjoys spending time with her husband, 7-year-old son, and two Boston terriers in her free time. Some of her hobbies include crafting, gardening, cooking, and interior decorating/organizing. She is an advocate for Asian communities and culture in Jacksonville, FL where she serves on the Mayor's Asian American Advisory Board.

LIVE WEBINAR Roundtable: Incident Response & Recovery in the Extended Enterprise Thursday, February 12, 2026 Date & Time Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00:00 PM UTC Intended Audience All TPRM Professionals Duration 1 hr CPE Credits 1 Fee Free Register Event Description Join us on February 12, 2026, from 10 to 11 AM CT for a roundtable discussion on strengthening incident response and recovery across the extended enterprise. Participants will explore real-world challenges, best practices for coordinating with third parties during incidents, and strategies for ensuring business continuity when disruptions occur. Show More SPEAKER(S) INFORMATION CPE CREDIT FACILITATED BY 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 2025 end-of-year survey. Who Should Attend All TPRM professionals are invited to these events, including TPRA Practitioner Members, TPRA Vendor Members, and Non-members. 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 . TPRA Members 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.

Learn about Olga Baldwin, VP, Vendor Management for Axiom Bank, and TPRA's WNTPRM December 2022 Leader Spotlight. < See All < Previous Next > Olga Baldwin VP, Vendor Management Axiom Bank Biography Olga started working in third party risk management in 2008 in a private company. She has worked in several industries such as banking, insurance, and airline. She specializes in building TPRM programs, developing policies, procedures, change management, system implementation and remediation of TPRM program deficiencies. Leadership Characteristics Olga is very analytical and a fast learner. She is able to analyze a program, identifying any areas for improvement by utilizing her knowledge and lessons learned from previous TPRM programs. She enjoys her work and always ensures her teams are well trained and positioned for success. Leadership Challenges The biggest challenge for Olga is perfection. She sometimes spends extra time to ensure the reports and presentations look flawless. Even through it is important but not always possible. She always thrives for success and looks for opportunities for improvement and efficiencies in processes. Key Take-a-ways Olga enjoys Third Party Risk Manageement. It is important to remember that even though TPRM is a regulatory requirement, it's primary goal is to define the risk exposure and ensure management is aware what level of risk the organization is operating with to make decisions in line with the organization risk appetite. Fun Fact Olga loves traveling with her family. They recently moved to another state and have been busy exploring a new area during the weekends and holidays.

Learn about  Heather Kadavy, CERP, CBVM, CFSSP,  AVP Third Party Risk Management & Information Security Officer for  Union Bank and Trust Company, and TPRA's WNTPRM October 2022 Leader Spotlight. < See All < Previous Next >  Heather Kadavy, CERP, CBVM, CFSSP  AVP Third Party Risk Management & Information Security Officer  Union Bank and Trust Company Biography Heather Kadavy worked at Union Bank and Trust Company for nearly 34 years with a career focus on Operational Risk Management. As her Bank’s Board of Directors designee, she has managed and evolved several major programs including Third Party Risk Management, Information Security, Physical Security, Safety, Business Recovery, Model Risk Management, and Enterprise Risk Management. She developed and implemented training programs for thousands of employees, had oversight of over a thousand third party relationships, due diligence reviews and contract management activities. Heather has been married for over 20 years to her husband, Patrick, and has a daughter and son both attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In her spare time, Heather enjoys spending time with friends and family, volunteering, doing puzzles, and baking. She is an avid Vikings football and Lakers basketball fan. Leadership Challenges Heather persevered through a previously male dominated industry (e.g., Finance, Physical Security, Information Security, IT, Cyber Security, Business Recovery, and Third Party Risk Management) by addressing complex operational risk areas within an enterprise risk management framework by building one-on-one collaborative relationships with business owners and serving as their expert resource. When it comes to complex topics, Heather found that business unit priorities were typically sales and client-centric support-focused goals. Operational risk management frameworks, documentation, and practices were not part of individual training programs and were often silos with one individual. As an Operational Risk Management translator, educator, and collaborative partner, Heather found a niche that equated to success which allowed her to bypass old silo practices and allow for not only 'train the trainer,' but 'train their successors,' spreading the alignment and understanding of risk management vocabulary, framework, and practices which allowed for continual improvement. Key Takeaways Heather’s favorite part about TPRM is the collaboration that comes when working with teams and seeing the “ah ha” light come on when parties new to TPRM see the enterprise risk view of a third party relationship. Fun Fact Heather loves writing poetry and sends out a new poem each Christmas to over 500 friends and family members. Leadership Characteristics Relator-Responsibility-Restorative-Achiever-Activator Relator – Values one-on-one relationships and authenticity and contributes something unique to relationships. Responsibility – Has a deep sense of purpose and therefore loyalty and dedication and psychological ownership in success. Restorative – Multitasks and trouble shoots problems theoretically or on the fly; are ok that we are never done we are always transforming. Achiever – Self motivated with her own innate intensity. Activator – An action-oriented catalyst to move and improve. Leadership Challenges Heather persevered through a previously male dominated industry (e.g., Finance, Physical Security, Information Security, IT, Cyber Security, Business Recovery, and Third Party Risk Management) by addressing complex operational risk areas within an enterprise risk management framework by building one-on-one collaborative relationships with business owners and serving as their expert resource. When it comes to complex topics, Heather found that business unit priorities were typically sales and client-centric support-focused goals. Operational risk management frameworks, documentation, and practices were not part of individual training programs and were often silos with one individual. As an Operational Risk Management translator, educator, and collaborative partner, Heather found a niche that equated to success which allowed her to bypass old silo practices and allow for not only 'train the trainer,' but 'train their successors,' spreading the alignment and understanding of risk management vocabulary, framework, and practices which allowed for continual improvement. Key Take-a-ways "As Third Party Risk Practitioners, our approach to relationship-building and collaboration outweigh systems and platforms when assisting the first line of defense in understanding the “why” and “how” with their role in overall risk management," Heather noted. Heather’s favorite part about TPRM is the collaboration that comes when working with teams and seeing the “ah ha” light come on when parties new to TPRM see the enterprise risk view of a third party relationship. Fun Fact Heather loves writing poetry and sends out a new poem each Christmas to over 500 friends and family members.

LIVE WEBINAR Women In TPRM Meeting Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Date & Time Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7:00:00 PM UTC Intended Audience All TPRM Professionals Duration 1 hr CPE Credits 0 Fee Free Register Event Description Join us for this empowering Women In TPRM (WnTPRM) Meeting . Discover the key to success in third-party risk management and be part of an inspiring virtual gathering. Embrace this opportunity to connect with influential women in the field, share insights, and build lasting connections. Journey to TPRM: TBD Show More SPEAKER(S) INFORMATION CPE CREDIT About These Meetings Join us for our monthly Women In TPRM (WNTPRM) meeting to hear from inspiring women about their "Journey to TPRM" as well as exciting program updates! Who Should Attend All TPRM professionals are invited to these events. This group is open to ANYONE, regardless of gender identity or TPRA membership status. 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.

Learn more about ProcessUnity, a TPRA Advocate Member, through this comprehension profile, including a bio, product functionality, contact info, and more. < Main Page < Previous Next > ProcessUnity TPRM Platform Advocate Member CONTACT INFORMATION Amy Brunelle amy.brunelle@processunity.com www.processunity.com ProcessUnity Third-Party Risk Management protects companies and their brands by reducing risk from third parties, vendors and suppliers. TPRM expands the scope of risk management to encompass any external party that could pose a risk to an organization, including vendors, contractors, partners and suppliers. Show More TOP PRODUCT FUNCTIONALITY CATEGORIES Vendor Onboarding Sourcing RFx Inherent Risk Scoring & Vendor Classification Vendor Due Diligence & Ongoing Monitoring Vendor Risk Assessments SLAs & Vendor Performance Management Vendor Contract Management Vendor Issue Management On-Site Vendor Control Assessments Cyber Ratings, Financial Health Scores & ESG Ratings RESOURCES FROM THIS VENDOR MEMBER The Rise of ESG in TPRM | Whitepaper | ProcessUnity VENDOR MEMBER RESOURCE | September 11, 2023 Aligning Internal Cybersecurity Practices with External Third-Party Risk Management | Whitepaper | ProcessUnity VENDOR MEMBER RESOURCE | September 11, 2023 4 Keys to Creating a Vendor Risk Management Program That Works | Whitepaper | ProcessUnity VENDOR MEMBER RESOURCE | September 11, 2023 Load More EVENTS FROM THIS VENDOR MEMBER NEWS & UPDATES ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Previous Next

LIVE WEBINAR Roundtable: Nth Party & Supply Chain Risk Thursday, July 9, 2026 Date & Time Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 3:00:00 PM UTC Intended Audience All TPRM Professionals Duration 1 hr CPE Credits 1 Fee Free Register Event Description Join us on July 9, 2026, from 10 to 11 AM CT for a roundtable focused on managing risks across the full supply chain, including Nth parties. Conversation points include identifying critical downstream dependencies, improving visibility, assessing Nth party risks, and preparing for cascading disruptions. Show More SPEAKER(S) INFORMATION CPE CREDIT FACILITATED BY 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 2025 end-of-year survey. Who Should Attend All TPRM professionals are invited to these events, including TPRA Practitioner Members, TPRA Vendor Members, and Non-members. 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 . TPRA Members 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.

Learn about Corina Reymer, AVP, Information Security for The Walt Disney Company / Partners Federal Credit Union, and TPRA's WNTPRM December 2025 Leader Spotlight. < See All < Previous Next > Corina Reymer AVP, Information Security The Walt Disney Company / Partners Federal Credit Union Biography Corina worked passionately for 24 years at Rockwell Automation in enterprise application lifecycle, global process and organizational transformation, IT portfolio management for HR, Finance, and the Office of the General Counsel. She left IT to form the Third Party Risk program in the Office of the CISO. Her second career pivot was into the Legal team as Privacy and Cyber Law Program Manager, where she launched the all-new Office of Privacy and Cybersecurity Counsel (OPCC) with the Chief Privacy Officer. Finally, she accepted her current position as AVP of Information Security at The Walt Disney Company within its federal credit union. Leadership Characteristics I possess an iD style according to the Everything DiSC Management Profile. This style means that I am primarily Influential yet leaning heavily towards Drive. My priorities are listed as Action, Encouragement, and Drive, and I fully agree! However, my personality also stretches into Collaboration and Objectivity which is noted as atypical for my style and I feel necessary for influential positions. Leadership Challenges Career pivots are critical to being a great leader. Being able to understand multiple perspectives strengthens your partnerships and increases your value. RESULTS through RELATIONSHIPS. This includes your internal and third party relationships to build trust, enable efficient processes, and foster effective communication. Key Take-a-ways You learn the most when you are uncomfortable. When you are too comfortable, welcome change to enable further growth. This applies to everything in life, but specific to this conversation, how comfortable you are with the maturity of your programs. Fun Fact I reside in Mequon, Wisconsin, with my husband, two children, and four canines. I am a champion French Bulldog breeder. I love doing taxes. I love change. I love negotiating contracts, building or rebuilding programs, and other impactful and influential efforts.

Learn about Heather Vahovich, Director Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) for Novanta, and TPRA's WNTPRM August 2025 Leader Spotlight. < See All < Previous Next > Heather Vahovich Director Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) Novanta Biography Heather is a strategic risk leader with 15+ years of experience who enjoys bringing order to chaos building high-impact TPRM and data governance programs for global enterprises. Transformed fragmented vendor oversight into scalable, automated frameworks that reduce risk, speed onboarding, and deliver 7-figure cost avoidance. Aligns legal, procurement, and security teams to ensure compliance with NIST, ISO, CCPA, GDPR, SOX frameworks and AI regulations. Proven track record delivering results in FinTech, MedTech, and Defense protecting enterprise value while enabling innovation. Leadership Characteristics 1. Technology Fluency 2. Strategic Agility and Vision for Risk Resilience 3. Cross-Functional Influence and Transparency Leadership Challenges 1. Balancing Visibility with Operational Demands 2. Navigating Gender Bias While Driving Strategic Influence Key Take-a-ways Heather builds world-class TPRM functions that go beyond check-the-box compliance. She reduces vendor risk, streamlines onboarding, and protects revenue—all while saving time and money. Ready to scale what works, and fix what’s broken. Fun Fact I’m a passionate advocate for both elder care and Cane Corso dog rescue, committed to raising awareness and promoting education to help prevent abuse and neglect in these vulnerable communities. Outside of work, I find joy in training and running agility courses with my Corso mix combining purpose with play in a way that reflects my deep commitment to compassion, resilience, and connection.

Learn about Erica Lane, Sr. Security Analyst for SPS Commerce, and TPRA's WNTPRM September 2025 Leader Spotlight. < See All < Previous Next > Erica Lane Sr. Security Analyst SPS Commerce Biography Erica is an Information Security Analyst and a communications grad. Erica began her IT career in 2013, transitioning to information security in 2019. She is an accomplished writer as well and loves blending her passions for writing and technology. Erica is, hands down, one of the most amazing people I have had the pleasure to work with. She joined our team at Venminder during an exceptional period of growth, and from day 1, she demonstrated her ability to work both collaboratively and as a leader amongst her peers. Erica never shied away from an opportunity to learn and grow and was often my sounding board. She is incredibly knowledgeable in multiple areas, including Cyber, InfoSec, TPRM, and Privacy. After joining our team, she quickly moved into a senior lead role and became the point of contact for many on our team, as well as clients and vendors. Erica leads with a mix of knowledge, kindness, and confidence that is rare to find in today's world. She is always looking to expand her portfolio of expertise as well as help others do the same. Her ability to look at various industries with a fair and critical eye makes her an asset to any team that wants someone who will always use best practices combined with critical thinking to make educated and risk-based decisions. I trusted her wholly and would be grateful for the opportunity to work with her again. Leadership Characteristics Worked as a trainer and senior analyst over the team, as well as excelled in mentoring new hires. Erica is a natural leader. Leadership Challenges Erica has met every challenge head-on and has often been in the position where she needs to think on her feet and take on a leadership role with little preparation. Key Take-a-ways Erica never shied away from an opportunity to learn and grow and was often my sounding board. She is incredibly knowledgeable in multiple areas, including Cyber, InfoSec, TPRM, and Privacy. After joining our team, she quickly moved into a senior lead role and became the point of contact for many on our team as well as clients and vendors. Erica leads with a mix of knowledge, kindness, and confidence that is rare to find in today's world. Fun Fact Erica is from Texas and has a wonderful family close to her. She is a mom to 3 exceptional little ones and spends her free time on adventures with her husband and little ones!