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Jessica is a first-generation immigrant who was born and raised in Shanghai. She has led the firm’s EDI program since its establishment in January 2020. Jessica loves to tell her story about how a diverse and inclusive work environment has had a positive impact on her 10+ years at Welch. She is passionate about making Welch a dream workplace for everyone who is inspired to grow with the firm through the successful delivery of Welch’s EDI program. Jessica also plays an active role in EDI initiatives outside the firm. She is a valued member on CHEO’s EDII Steering Committee and on Hire Immigrants Ottawa’s Workplace Belonging Advisory Committee.

Jessica has had over 10 years of experience providing services to Welch clients in the private and not-for-profit sectors. After gaining solid experience in the accounting and assurance practice, Jessica is now becoming specialized in providing indirect tax and payroll tax advice to clients in various industries.

Caroline has a passion for mentoring women in the workplace. She was recognized as a Top 50 Woman in Accounting for 2020 by Practice Ignition and featured in Accounting Today, an honour dedicated to the many accounting professionals who continue to break the glass ceiling and advance the accounting industry. She is also one of the co-founders of Women of Welch (WOW), an internal group focused on creating discussions and mentorship among women, both in leadership and at the staff level, to increase engagement and opportunities within Welch.

Caroline has over 10 years of public accounting and bookkeeping experience, which she uses to create value for both clients and staff as Onboarding Manager at Elevate by Welch. She specializes in small business accounting solutions, full-cycle accounting, corporate and personal tax, and healthcare and medical practices. As the onboarding manager, she is also responsible for our employee training and development, and she works directly with Elevate clients to ensure they’re getting the best possible service.

Moriah is passionate about creating inclusive spaces and fostering a sense of purpose and belonging. She takes an active role in mentorship both internally and externally to the organization. Some of her mentoring roles have included developing a Financial Literacy for University Life course for her University’s Student Accounts Office, participating in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters in-school mentoring program, mentoring CPA students and developing internal training for junior staff.

Moriah joined Welch LLP in October 2020 after spending two years at Baker Tilly. At Welch, Moriah is a part of our government services practice, conducting recipient compliance audits for federal government departments and agencies. Her experience includes conducting audits, reviews, compilations and personal and corporate tax returns for private companies and not-for-profit organizations. She also assists in the advisory practice through strategic planning facilitation and conducting ad hoc research.

Kate is a first-generation immigrant who, at the age of seven, moved with her family from the Philippines to Toronto. Having lived in both Ottawa and Toronto, Kate enjoys immersing herself in the diverse cultures that surround her – a quality she has carried with her in both her university and work life. Kate has enjoyed learning from her peers and sharing her culture in an inclusive environment.

Before joining the Welch Toronto office in 2021, Kate gained experience with public sector accounting working for the City of Toronto. At Welch, Kate is a part of our public sector accounting practice. She has worked on a number of compliance audits for federal government departments and agencies and has assisted our advisory practice on due diligence engagements, as well as conducting ad hoc research on climate change accounting in the public sector.

Kim is a first-generation immigrant who was born and raised in Bombay. She did her bachelors degree at Wilson College, Mumbai in 2015 and went on to work at Morgan Stanley as an operations analyst in the Mumbai office. She helped to transition the team to the new onsite office in Bangalore and moved there in January 2017. She was an active part of the Women’s Business Alliance and the Asia Pride and Ally network at Morgan Stanley.

Kim is extremely passionate about philanthropy. From a young age she has been helping her father organize events for his foundation, the Ferro Equip Foundation, which helps orphanages, retirement homes and people with disabilities monetarily as well as in kind and with mobility aids. She moved to Canada in 2018 to complete a post-graduate degree in Global Business Management (GBM), Major in Alternative Dispute Resolution, at Humber College in Toronto, Ontario. While she was in Toronto, she volunteered at the Etobicoke Humane society as a dog handler on weekends. Kim joined Welch LLP in February 2021. She has over seven years of experience in finance and client relations.