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Great Women in Compliance: The Art and Science of Compliance: Nicole Rose on Culture, Curiosity, and Change

In this episode of Great Women in Compliance, host Sarah Hadden sits down with Nicole Rose—lawyer, artist, author, and creator of the FRAME Training Method—to explore how human behavior, psychology, and creativity can transform compliance from a checkbox exercise into a movement that drives real change. Nicole shares the story behind her “Moneyball Compliance” approach, showing how small, measurable behaviors can predict integrity, build stronger cultures, and make ethics training finally stick. The two also discuss Nicole’s upcoming book, Told: How In-House Legal and Compliance Professionals Secure Airtime, Gain Traction, and Transform Organizations.

Four Takeaways:

1. Compliance Is About People, Not Policies

Nicole’s journey from lawyer to artist to compliance innovator reveals that effective compliance starts with understanding human behavior and culture—not just ticking boxes or enforcing rules.

2. Behavior Beats Metrics

Traditional compliance programs measure completion rates; Nicole’s “Moneyball Compliance” approach measures behaviors that predict integrity—like speaking up, giving feedback, and practicing micro-activities that build ethical “muscle memory.”

3. Curiosity Is the Secret Ingredient

Engagement happens when employees are curious. Nicole emphasizes creating “pre-frames” that connect compliance messages to what people already know and care about, making training meaningful and memorable.

4. Make It Real, Not Funny

Humor has its place in presentations, but when it comes to serious topics like bribery, privacy, or human rights, authenticity and relatability are far more powerful than laughs. Real characters and relatable stories drive real change.

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Great Women in Compliance – Turning Conversations into Compliance Intelligence with Anna Pitt-Stanley

In this episode of Great Women in Compliance, co-host Hemma Lomax sits down with Anna Pitt-Stanley, Co-Founder and COO of Umony, to explore how the next generation of compliance technology can transform how organizations listen to their people, their culture, and their risk signals.

From her early work in voice innovation to co-founding Umony, Anna’s journey is rooted in a simple but powerful idea: that the truth of human behavior lives in communication. She and her co-founder, Dean Elwood, were driven by the frustration of seeing compliance programs overwhelmed by data but starved for insight. Together, they set out to build a company that turns conversations into decision-useful intelligence, without losing the human heart at the center of it all.

Anna shares how she leads with empathy, builds trust through operational discipline, and models what it looks like to be a C-suite leader who truly cares. This episode blends technology, leadership, and compassion — and reminds us that compliance done well is less about control and more about connection.

Episode highlight:

  • What does “the truth of behavior lives in communication” mean for compliance and culture?
  • How to balance surveillance and stewardship in modern communications governance.
  • Building a culture of compliance and compassion inside a high-growth tech company.
  • Leadership lessons from scaling with integrity: operational empathy, psychological safety, and trust by design.
  • The future of decision-useful compliance and what human-centric technology looks like in practice.

Biography:

Anna Pitt-Stanley is Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Umony, where she leads operational governance, talent, partnerships, and disciplined execution as the company scales.

Before Umony, Anna co-founded Voxygen, a voice and communications innovation company later acquired by Lebara Group, where she served on the leadership team and board. Over her career, she has built a reputation for bridging complex, regulated environments with practical, people-first execution, delivering programs that align compliance, operations, and culture.

Anna holds an LL.M. in Law from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). She also serves as a Director of Umony Limited and Umony Holdings Limited.

She is known for her focus on operational empathy, governance excellence, and creating workplaces where compliance and compassion thrive side by side.

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Great Women in Compliance – Compliance as a Product Differentiator with Susan Cooper

In today’s episode, Lisa Fine speaks with Susan Cooper, Vice President of Regulatory Compliance Programs and Global Data Protection Officer at Meta, discussing her approach to compliance in the technology sector.  Susan discusses the path that led her to her current role, which is unique as her team is embedded within Meta’s product organization.

Being part of the product development team allows compliance to work hand-in-hand with product development through their risk review process, which assesses privacy, security, content safety, and financial risks in a centralized process for over 1,400 products per month.  It is part of their processes.

Susan also discusses how Meta utilizes “privacy-aware infrastructure,” embedding compliance requirements into standardized, reusable code components that can be used throughout the organization. She also provides some advice for compliance professionals, particularly those who are interested in technology companies, including:

  • Learn to speak “tech” if you want to work in tech compliance.
  • Get to know your stakeholders and their concerns;
  • Keep a growth mindset – be willing to ask questions and learn constantly; and
  • Embrace AI and automation tools to scale your work and keep learning about these tools
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Great Women in Compliance – 2025 SCCE Roundup with Special Guest Adam Turteltaub

Breaking News!  #teamgwic was at the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE) annual Ethics & Compliance Institute in Nashville and is here to give you an update on our experience.  Ellen, Lisa, and Hemma all caught up mid-conference to interview each other about their panels and also what people were talking about outside the presentations. We had the chance to recap on our earlier panels:  Ellen about how to train leaders to hear and act on bad news in a way to improve our programs; Hemma speaking about how to move your program from a risk-avoidant program to a forward-thinking ethics and compliance program, which is ultimately a competitive advantage, and Lisa’s panel which discussed data analytics for humans – intended to be a practical discussion of what data analytics are and how we are all analyzing data.

At the end, we were able to bring in a surprise guest – the one and only Adam Turteltaub, SCCE’s Chief Strategy and Engagement Officer.  He provided highlights of the conference so far and updates about SCCE’s new CEO, Garth Jordan.

Sarah was unable to join the recording, but all would agree that CEI left us with new ideas, new friends, and the chance to catch up with this great community.

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Great Women in Compliance – Being an Entrepreneur in Residence with Kathy Zhu

Now is the time for all of us to think of ourselves as entrepreneurs in residence, designing the future of compliance.

In this episode of the Great Women in Compliance Podcast, GWIC co-host Hemma Lomax speaks with Kathy Zhu, Co-Founder and CEO of Streamline AI, about her journey from big law to in-house legal at DoorDash to launching her own legal tech company.  

They discuss the importance of adopting an entrepreneurial mindset within compliance and legal departments, the journey of building innovative solutions like Streamline AI, and how addressing workflow pain points can revolutionize the industry. Kathy shares her personal journey, practical tips for aspiring entrepreneurs, and insights on leveraging technology to optimize legal operations for the future.

Kathy’s story is a testament to the power of entrepreneurship as a service. Tune in to hear how frustration became innovation, why compliance leaders are uniquely positioned to design the future of our field, and how each of us can become a tech influencer inside our organizations.

✨ You’ll hear:

  • Why compliance leaders should see themselves as entrepreneurs in residence.
  • How Kathy turned workflow chaos into a scalable AI-driven product.
  • Practical ways to start experimenting with tech and influence the next generation of compliance.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that the future of compliance isn’t something we wait for — it’s something we create.

Guest Bio: Kathy Zhu

Kathy Zhu is the Co-Founder, CEO, and General Counsel of Streamline AI, a workflow intelligence platform transforming how in-house legal and compliance teams manage intake, triage, and operational efficiency.

Kathy began her career at Wilson Sonsini, advising startups and emerging companies on incorporations, financings, and IPOs before moving in-house. At Medallia and later as the first commercial counsel at DoorDash, she experienced firsthand the growing pains of legal and compliance operations at scale. Frustrated by inefficiencies, she hacked together her own solutions — an experiment that became the foundation for Streamline AI.

Today, Kathy leads Streamline AI in its mission to empower compliance and legal teams to operate as strategic business partners, supported by data, automation, and seamless integrations. She is also an advocate for women in leadership and brings lessons from her passions, such as scuba diving and meditation, into how she leads with calmness and clarity under pressure.

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Book Recommendation: Three Horizons Framework by Bill Sharpe

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Great Women in Compliance – Navigating Risk, Culture, and Compliance with Teri Cotton Santos

✨ New Episode Alert! ✨

On this special episode of #GWIC, guest host Ellen Hunt talks with the incredible Teri Cotton Santos, Chief Compliance Officer at Phillips 66.

Teri shares her inspiring journey—from serving as General Counsel in Asia at Eli Lilly to leading compliance at HF Sinclair, and now shaping the culture of ethics and compliance at Phillips 66.

🔑 Key takeaways from this conversation:

  • Why trust is the foundation of every effective compliance program
  • How to integrate risk, ethics, and strategy to create impact
  • Lessons in resilience and resourcefulness when leading with limited resources
  • Building compliance programs that are truly fit-for-purpose and built to scale
  • The growing importance of data, technology, and behavioral science in compliance work

Teri also reflects on #leadership, #mentorship, and the power of community in the compliance profession.

🎧 Tune in for an honest, thoughtful, and inspiring discussion about leading with purpose and integrity in today’s evolving regulatory environment.

🔗 Sponsored by Corporate Compliance Insights

#Compliance #Leadership #WomenInCompliance #GreatWomenInCompliance #Ethics #Trust

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Great Woman in Compliance – Building Strategic and Effective Risk Assessments

In this episode of the Great Women and Compliance Podcast, co-hosts Hemma Lomax and Lisa Fine discuss the breadth and depth of effective risk assessments with guests Jisha Dymond and Lisa Beth Lentini Walker.  Jisha and Lisa Beth have both worked in highly regulated and high-profile industries. Jisha most recently served as Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer at OneTrust, and Lisa Beth is currently the Deputy General Counsel, Corporate Legal, and Assistant Secretary at Marqeta, as well as the CEO and Founder of Lumen Worldwide Endeavors.

They discuss various aspects of assessing risk and how to align the needs best for your compliance risk assessments with other functions to develop strategic and holistic approaches that influence organizational direction. The discussion touches on the importance of cross-functional collaboration, effective use of data and AI, and practical steps for implementing comprehensive risk management processes.

Key highlights include:

  • Holistic vs. Compliance Risk Assessments
  • Engaging Key Stakeholders
  • Building Trust and Cross-functional Collaboration 
  • Data-Driven Risk Assessments
  • The Role of AI in Risk Management
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Great Women in Compliance – The Mind at Work with Lynette Buebird

Trigger Warning:

This episode contains a brief discussion of suicide. Listener discretion is advised.

In this episode of Great Women in Compliance, host Hemma Lomax is joined by Lynette Buebird—trainer at Mind, the UK’s leading mental health charity, and a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor with Mental Health First Aid England. Tune in to hear an insightful discussion about building cultures where the mind can thrive.

Lynette’s career path is guided by a deep curiosity about how people think, learn, and thrive. She studied both law and psychology, taught law, moved into school-age education, expanded her impact in higher education, and now focuses on training organisations in mental health awareness and neurodiversity-inclusive compliance. Through Mind, she equips organisations to go beyond “tick-box” compliance—blending legal knowledge, psychological insight, and educational skill to create workplaces that are both compliant and compassionate.

As a Mental Health First Aid Instructor, Lynette also trains individuals to act as “first responders” for mental health—helping them spot early signs of distress, intervene appropriately, and connect people to the right support. 

In this conversation, Lynette and Hemma explore:

  • How Mind equips organisations to prioritise wellness while meeting their legal obligations.
  • What it’s like to be a mental health “first responder” in corporate and community settings.
  • What a neurodiversity-first compliance approach looks like in practice.
  • Common mistakes organisations make when addressing workplace mental health—and how to avoid them.
  • How compliance teams, HR, and leaders can work together to create inclusive, stigma-free environments.
  • Practical, high-impact steps any organisation can take today to support neurodiverse and mentally diverse employees better.

Biography

Lynette Buebird is a trainer at Mind, specialising in workplace mental health awareness and neurodiversity inclusion. She holds degrees in law and psychology, has taught law, and worked in both school-age and higher education. She is also a Mental Health First Aid Instructor with Mental Health First Aid England, training individuals to recognise, respond to, and support mental health needs in corporate and community settings.

Lynette combines her legal expertise, psychological insight, and educational experience to help organisations move beyond minimum legal requirements toward cultures where all employees can thrive. For her, compliance leadership means empowering people and institutions to make inclusion a lived, everyday practice.

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Great Women in Compliance – LATAM Compliance Update with Alejandra Montenegro Almonte

In this episode of Great Women in Compliance, Lisa speaks with Alejandra Montenegro Almonte, a member at Miller Chevalier. Alejandra is the Chair of their International Practice and Practice Co-Lead, Workplace Culture.

They discuss recent regulatory trends, workplace culture, and the evolving compliance landscape in Latin America and the United States, including the increased focus on Foreign Terrorist Organizations, False Claims Act enforcement, and the importance of addressing these changes and others proactively, including the DEI Executive Order requirements.

Alejandra also shares her insights about the shift towards addressing workplace culture and conduct issues proactively, and how this has evolved past looking just at litigation risk. She discusses employee engagement and the increasing use of ethical assessments.

Alejandra and Lisa reflect on the challenges of building authentic professional relationships in a predominantly remote work environment. They emphasize the need for intentionality, such as scheduling regular virtual coffees and employer-facilitated opportunities for connection, to foster networking and mentorship.

Alejandra and Lisa have known each other for a long time, and they discuss the value of the early career friendships that become a peer network. This is harder in a virtual age, and Alejandra shares some of her strategies to build networks.

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Great Women in Compliance – The Power of Vulnerability with Cricket Snyder

Lisa Fine speaks with Cricket Snyder, the first Chief Compliance Officer for the Jefferson County Commission in Birmingham, Alabama, a role that was mandated by a US Federal District Court decree.

Cricket shares her experiences in shifting the compliance culture in Jefferson County from one where she was initially viewed as an extension of the monitoring to one where she overcame employee skepticism and built trust, connecting with people throughout the county.

Cricket also emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, particularly in a new, challenging role. She also reminds us of the power of being open about what you don’t know and how doing so helped foster a more transparent and collaborative environment. She also received support from the broader compliance community.

Lisa and Cricket also discuss strategies to increase engagement. Cricket introduced “Compliance Week” to Jefferson County, transforming compliance education into engaging, themed events. These have increased trust in the function among all county employees, leading to a positive culture shift.