Ms. Collins serves as Chief Audit Executive for LACERA, where she leads the Internal Audit Division in providing independent, objective assurance and advisory services that support the organization’s governance, business objectives, and risk management practices.
In her role, Ms. Collins guides audit strategy, risk assessments, annual audit planning, governance documents, quality assurance, budget and reporting, and the management and development of Internal Audit staff. She works closely with executive leadership and the Audit, Compliance, Risk and Ethics (ACRE) Committee to enhance transparency, accountability, and organizational efficiency by reporting audit results and recommendations, monitoring corrective actions, advising on emerging risks and mitigation strategies. She also serves as the primary liaison for external auditors and consultants.
Ms. Collins has more than 30 years of public sector audit experience with most of her career at LACERA in roles of increasing responsibility. Prior to joining LACERA, she was a senior auditor at Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller. She is a certified public accountant (CPA) and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in accounting from California State Polytechnic University.
