Career journeys are rarely linear—and sometimes our most valuable lessons come from the unexpected turns.
In this episode of Great Women in Compliance, co-host Dr. Hemma Lomax sits down with Amybeth Garcia-Bokor to explore a career spanning public service, legal and compliance leadership, and an inspiring pivot from law to baking before returning to the profession with a renewed perspective. Together, they discuss how curiosity, resilience, and thoughtful leadership help compliance professionals navigate increasing complexity while building trust and enabling better decisions.
Key Takeaways:
- Why judgment is one of the most important capabilities in modern compliance.
- How an unconventional career path can strengthen leadership and perspective.
- The evolution of compliance from enforcement to strategic business partnership.
- Building cultures where curiosity, learning, and open dialogue thrive.
- Leading confidently through ambiguity without sacrificing integrity.
- Preparing compliance programs—and ourselves—for a future shaped by constant change and AI.
Amybeth Garcia-Bokor is a leader who helps organizations navigate complexity, build trust, and make sound decisions where strategy, governance, and innovation intersect. Her career spans government, private practice, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit organizations, giving her a distinctive perspective on how organizations grow, manage risk, create lasting value, and innovate responsibly in rapidly evolving environments. She currently serves as Senior Vice President of Legal and Compliance at Emergent, where she helps shape the governance of the emerging global market for forest carbon finance.