Leading with Integrity: Women Shaping the Future of Compliance

In this episode, Lisa and Ellen get the opportunity to speak with Junna Ro and Melanie Sponholz to recap the Women in Compliance Summit and discuss the evolving landscape for women in the field. Junna Ro, a seasoned legal and compliance executive and the Head of Strategic Legal Initiatives at the University of California, and Melanie Sponholz, Chief Compliance Officer & Director of Responsible Investing—Portfolio Operations at Waud Capital Partners, shared insights from the summit. Both Junna and Melanie emphasized the collective support and sense of community at the event, discussing their session on mentorship and allyship, as well as effective strategies for building these relationships. Junna’s session with Elizabeth Simon focused on Women on Boards and also provided insight and strategy. They also discuss the current state of the profession, examining both its challenges and opportunities.