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Kirsten Lopez is a seasoned professional with extensive expertise in ethics, compliance, and data privacy, currently serving as the Senior Director at the University of Phoenix since August 2009. In this capacity, Kirsten leads the institution's Ethics, Compliance, and Data Privacy function, overseeing corporate compliance and data privacy programs, including AI governance. Prior to this role, Kirsten held positions of increasing responsibility, including Senior Manager and Investigations Manager, where key achievements included overhauling compliance programs and managing a significant volume of incidents. Additionally, from August 2017 to October 2019, Kirsten served as the Director of Training on the Arizona ACFE Board, enhancing training offerings for members. Kirsten holds a Master’s Degree in Psychology and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Communication from the University of Phoenix, along with several professional certifications, including CCEP, CIPP, CFE, and PHR.