Asha Connors
About Asha Connors
Asha Connors serves as the Head of Enterprise Security, Risk & Compliance at Trellance and has extensive experience in risk management and technology. She is recognized for her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and has held various leadership roles in prominent organizations.
Current Role at Trellance
Asha Connors serves as the Head of Enterprise Security, Risk & Compliance at Trellance, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing security measures and compliance protocols within the organization. Based in Tampa, Florida, she focuses on building a risk-aware culture and ensuring that the company's operations align with industry standards and regulations.
Previous Experience at Citi
Asha Connors has extensive experience at Citi, where she held multiple positions from 2005 to 2019. She served as Vice President of Application Support, Continuity of Business, and Process Governance for nine years in Warren, New Jersey. Following this, she advanced to Senior Vice President, Technology & Cyber Operational Risk Senior Officer, and later as Senior Vice President, Global Risk & Control Group Manager, both roles based in the Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area.
Educational Background
Asha Connors holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Osmania University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Computer Information Systems/Analysis from Cleveland State University. Her academic background supports her expertise in risk management and information security.
Certifications and Professional Development
Asha Connors is a certified information security professional, holding certifications in Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM). These certifications reflect her commitment to maintaining high standards in risk management and information security within the financial industry.
Contributions to Diversity and Inclusion
Asha Connors is known for her strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. She aims to empower individuals in the workplace and has contributed to gender equality and pay equity. As a founding member of Camp Chateau, a venture created for women, she actively promotes the advancement of women into leadership roles and addresses the talent gap in the credit union industry through her writings and presentations.