Imelda Ford
Adjunct Professor, School of Business
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Biography
Imelda Ford is an accomplished executive who has successfully founded several software development initiatives. She has mastered the business behind software and has consistently led the delivery of technology solutions for a variety of Fortune 500 institutions across multiple industries. With her dual background in computer science and accounting, she has proven her expertise in gaining operational efficiencies through the use of the latest technologies.
Imelda has held significant roles such as obtaining funding and delivering new innovations, leading successful delivery of software solutions, troubleshooting operational business challenges, and boosting organic growth by turning around the profitability of various projects and organizations.
Her leadership experience includes key management positions at Capita, Deloitte and Touche, Cendant Corporation, and Capital Group.
She graduated cum laude with a degree in Business Administration and Accountancy and holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science. She was a consistent Dean’s Lister and was the recipient of the CPA Development Foundation Scholarship during her academic years.
Designations:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
Imelda is a member of the AICPA, ISACA, California Society of CPA’s, and the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce. She has received nominations and awards including Distinguished Alumna Award, Outstanding Women in Business, and Outstanding Leader.


