2026 SFSU VITA Recognition Ceremony: Advancing Ethical Leadership in Service
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Event Time 04:00 p.m. - 05:30 p.m.
PT
Cost
FREE
Location
J. Paul Leonard Library, Room 121
Contact Email
inaeyang@sfsu.edu
Overview
Join us for the 2026 SFSU VITA Recognition Ceremony: Advancing Ethical Leadership in Service, co-hosted as part of 2026 Business Ethics Week with Professor Tom Thomas.
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.
Program 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 former 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