Monette Anderson

Director of Membership
Washington Society of CPAs

Monette graduated from San Diego State University in 2005 and has over 15 years of experience managing programs for non-profit organizations, including PBS and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Monette managed the WSCPA’s accounting careers program for 6 years, before stepping into the role of Director of Membership for the WSCPA. Currently, Monette also works with the WA CPA Foundation administering over $500,000 in scholarships a year, and a relatively new grant program focusing on pipeline diversity for the profession. She has served on boards and volunteer roles supporting both diversity and the accounting profession. In her personal life she enjoys cooking and documenting her family’s daily life and travels through photography.

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Monette on mentorship

I’m looking forward to sharing my insights and connections in the accounting sphere, and making sure students are aware of opportunities to further their career and gain support through their network, scholarships, and other opportunities.

Specialty topics

• Networks and applying for scholarships
• Communication and leadership skills
• How to find cultural fit and rock your job interviews

Favorite book

The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You by Lydia Fenet

Fun Facts

I love to teach myself new things and have embarked on hobbies and adventures in furniture rehab, sushi making, baking the perfect macaron, photography, golf and more.