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About Us

The Coalition Against Financial Crime is made possible through the hard work of our Board of Directors and Advisory Board, steadfast leaders who not only embody our mission but also drive our strategic vision. Each member brings unique expertise and a deep commitment to innovation and excellence in crime prevention, reinforcing our collective efforts to secure a safer financial future for all. This powerhouse board is ready to lead the charge against financial crime, combining years of experience, deep expertise, and a shared vision of integrity and innovation.​

 

Our mission is to proactively combat emerging financial threats through innovative strategies. We strive to foster extensive collaboration across all sectors of the AFC community, ensuring seamless information sharing and the dissemination of best practices. By driving transformative change within the financial industry and beyond, we aim to safeguard the integrity of financial systems and promote a secure world for all.​

 

As an apolitical organization, we operate without bias, focusing solely on our mission to combat financial crime. We aim to collaborate closely with state, local, federal, and international governments to develop effective strategies and initiatives aimed at curbing financial crime, enforcing regulations, and ensuring the integrity of global financial systems.

Board of Directors
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John Calderon
Founder and Chair

Victor Cardona

Director of International Affairs

Mitch Farsad
Director of Strategic Initiatives

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Kevin Wadiak

Director of Regulatory Affairs

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Omar Hafeez

Director of Technology

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Paulina Peters

Co-Chair

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Robert Reed
Director of Sponsorship

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Director of Innovation

Matthew Thomas

Director of Law Enforcement

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Katie Honas

Treasurer

Timothy Underwood Director of Progamming

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Amy Newton

Secretary

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Albert Moore
Director of Public Relations

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Lizette Sotelo

Director of Membership

Damian Kraft

Director of Public Policy

Advisory Board

Anthony Giudice

Silvija Krupena

Tom Eisner

Marci DiGaetano

Matt Sandoval

Jose Mosqueda

Jason Chorlins

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Meaghan Wood

Rio Miner

Susan Shaffer

Scott Bakelman

Editorial Board

Sanjeev Menon

Sharon Blanchette

Zach Plotkin

Jekaterina
Bogoslovska

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Nigel Folkes

Ferda Kuset

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Michael DaSilva

Marlen Parari

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