Dana Lawrence

Governance Executive and Speaker; Tech and Financial Services

CIA, CRMA, CFSA, CAMS, CRVPM, CCA

Amplifying the career paths of professionals globally

I bring passion, positive energy and subject matter expertise, to virtual and in person events, from small groups to large events with 12,000+ participants.

People Hire Me To:

  • Provide thoughtful and engaging speeches
  • Participate as a panelist for webinars and events
  • Act as the event host and emcee
  • Moderate panels
  • Facilitate roundtables and workshops

Courses & Popular Topics

Crypto Hacks,
Headlines & Scandals

We read news headlines about crypto hacks, fintech fraud, and emerging technology that ultimately causes harm to everyday people.

The Ripple Effect

In an interconnected world dominated by social media and rapid information dissemination, the impact of organizational actions can ripple across industries, affecting reputation and trust.

Ethics for Internal Auditors

We’ll explore the foundations of ethical thinking, from ancient philosophers to the modern-day expectations outlined by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Fintech Trends and Governance

Financial technology, or fintech, is reshaping the financial services industry at an unprecedented pace. Innovation is challenging traditional frameworks and introducing new risks as well as opportunities.

Past Clients

Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) – global, national, local
Government – National and State
Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
Universities and Colleges
Trade Associations
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Industry events like Money 2020 and Fintech Meetup and Finovate
Association of Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)
Private/Public Companies

About Dana

Dana Lawrence (CIA, CRMA, CFSA, CAMS, CRVPM, CCA) is the Sr. Director of Fintech Compliance at Pacific West Bank, Board Member for Technology Association of Oregon, and Wolters Kluwer Teammate Ambassador. With 20 years in financial services and technology, Lawrence has spent the last 10 years in governance leadership positions building fintechs (first neobank – Simple, fintech for SMBs- Azlo, fintech aggregator – Sila), working productively with regulators and navigating challenges and opportunities. In her role at Pacific West Bank, she established a sound banking as a service program that prioritizes a close relationship with each fintech partner and strong regulatory compliance outcomes.

Lawrence is a global community builder

and thought leader on governance in emerging technology, speaking frequently to various professional groups (IIA, ISACA, ACAMS, ACFE), tradeshows (Money2020, Fintech Meetup), government and private sector. She’s provided live training to over 100,000 professionals live. In 2022, she launched a popular LinkedIn Live show called “In Fintech We Build Trust” which is dedicated to the trust builders in fintech, Web3, payments and traditional financial services, featuring the best of the best globally for educational conversations. In 2024, she was shortlisted as a global Governance, Risk and Compliance Innovator of the year. In 2025, she launched a Linkedin Live show called “The Fintech Bridge” highlighting leaders and having conversations about the future of financial technology.

Testimonials

Great information! The presenter was very knowledgeable and I really enjoyed this topic.

Fantastic content. I’ve been searching for clear definitions of the various digital asset terminology, and this hit the bullseye.

Excellent presentation. Very easy to follow and understand. Would like to see more of this presenter in the future.

Dana has an impressive background and was a very knowledgeable presenter.

Informative and interesting, one of the best webinars for CPE I’ve done in the last year.

Dana was the best presenter our group has utilized. She had enthusiasm for the subject matter of crypto.

Dana is one of the best presenters I’ve ever come across on this platform and the industry. Would love to see her back again for more presentations.

Always a pleasure to participate in the webinars Dana presents, great content.

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