2026 SFSU VITA Recognition Ceremony: Advancing Ethical Leadership in Service
Overview
Join us for the 2026 SFSU VITA Recognition Ceremony: Advancing Ethical Leadership in Service, co-hosted by the SFSU VITA Program and the Center for Ethical and Sustainable Business (CESB) as part of its 2026 Business Ethics Week.
This special event brings together students, faculty, and community partners to reflect on the 2026 tax season, celebrate achievements, and recognize the impact of service through ethical leadership. Enjoy great conversations, food, snacks, and an inspiring atmosphere.
Keynote Speaker
Okorie Ramsey (B.S., '92)
Vice President of Sarbanes/Oxley (SOX) at Kaiser Permanente
and 110th Chairman of the AICPA (2023–2024)
Event Highlights
- Pre-event photos & welcome remarks
- Mini panel featuring LFCoB leadership, including Dean Eugene Sivadas, Associate Dean Yim-Yu Wong, Accounting Department Chair Shuoyuan He, and Sara Flynn from the SFSU Basic Needs Department
- Business Ethics Week introduction with Professor Tom Thomas
- Keynote: Why Ethical Leadership Matters with Okorie Ramsey, Vice President of Sarbanes/Oxley (SOX) at Kaiser Permanente and 110th Chairman of the AICPA (2023–2024)
- 2026 SFSU VITA Tax Season Reflection with Lena Yang, Peter Nguyen, and Anh Hua
- Student Leaders Panel (Site & Tax Experience) featuring Anh Hua, Peter Nguyen, Jason Huang, Andy Mai, and Maryann Castaneda
- IRS VITA Certificate Ceremony
- Interactive Kahoot session: Test Your 2026 Tax Practice
- Closing group photo
Come celebrate the dedication, impact, and leadership of our SFSU VITA community!
The Lam Family College of Business welcomes persons with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. If you would like reasonable accommodations for this event, please contact Professor Tom Thomas at tethomas@sfsu.edu by 5 p.m. on April 15, 2026, so your request may be reviewed.