Janet Perez Valle
Director of Compliance, Hispanic Federation
Janet Perez Valle joined Hispanic Federation in 2023 as Director for Compliance and navigates complex compliance requirements with federal, state, and local regulations for the organization’s public sector portfolio along with meeting nonprofit requirements for 8 regional offices in the U.S., including Puerto Rico. Janet holds both a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Graphic and Imaging from Lehman College and brings more than a decade of experience as both a nonprofit professional and volunteer. Having served in a variety of roles throughout the sector, she understands the challenges organizations face and enjoys equipping them with the tools, knowledge, and resources they need to succeed.
Sessions
Guardrails, Not Roadblocks: Navigating the Compliance-Risk Quandary
Effective compliance shouldn’t mean standing still. This session explores the delicate balance between risk management and compliance within nonprofit organizations, where regulatory obligations can sometimes overshadow a strategic or enterprise approach to risk management. Attend this workshop to learn why these two critical functions occasionally clash and how risk professionals can bridge the gap. Learn to appreciate the hidden tension between risk management and compliance, giving you a fresh blueprint to align both functions. And find out how to build dynamic guardrails that protect your organization while empowering your team to take the bold risks necessary to change the world. Leave with a fresh perspective on ways to build guardrails and dismantle the roadblocks that stifle innovation, risk taking and mission success.
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