Sharon G.

About Sharon G.

I’m passionate about turning complex risks into clear strategies that drive growth, strengthen governance, and build lasting organizational resilience. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of leading high-impact teams across enterprise risk, internal audit, compliance, legal, cybersecurity, and fraud prevention by helping organizations not just stay compliant but get ahead of emerging threats and opportunities.As Chief Risk Officer at Vantage West Credit Union, I partnered closely with Boards and C-suite leaders to define risk appetite, embed accountability, and shape strategies that align with business goals. One of my proudest accomplishments was expanding enterprise risk assessment coverage across the entire organization in just 12 months while driving measurable reductions in losses and achieving full regulatory compliance for new product launches.I’ve also held leadership roles at Walmart, The Boeing Company, Pctel, Inc, and Pepsi Americas, Inc, where I led global audit programs, oversaw large-scale operations, and built risk frameworks that strengthened both performance and trust.What drives me is building cultures where risk and compliance are not just guardrails, they’re strategic advantages. I believe in leading with clarity, empowering people to act with confidence, and using data to tell powerful stories that move organizations forward.Areas of Expertise:• Strategic Planning & Governance | Board & C-Suite Reporting | Data Analytics & Dashboards• Organizational Resilience & Risk Culture | Internal Auditing & Controls | Fraud Prevention & Investigations• Regulatory Compliance | Vendor & Third-Party Due Diligence | Process Improvement & Remediation

Experience

1. Chief Risk Officer

   Vantage West Credit Union

   Feb 2021 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US

Education

• University of Arizona

  Master of Science - MS, Cybersecurity

• DePaul University

  Bachelor of Arts

• Texas Southern University

  MBA, Finance & Energy

  2012