NAF and KPMG are Committed to Developing the Next Generation of Talent & Building a Diverse Future Workforce
(November 7, 2023 – New York, NY) — NAF, a national education non-profit that brings schools and businesses together to support high school students’ efforts to be future ready and prepare them for college, a career, and future success, is pleased to welcome Sandy Torchia, Vice Chair – Talent and Culture at KPMG U.S., to its esteemed Board of Directors.
In her current role, Torchia is responsible for leading KPMG’s talent strategy—positioning the firm to attract, develop, and retain the best employees. As a member of the firm’s Management Committee, Torchia works with KPMG’s leadership team to develop and implement initiatives that bolster the firm’s growth strategy by unlocking the power of its people and improving employee and partner experiences. Some of her key areas of focus include fostering a supportive, inclusive, and values-based culture and work environment, developing future leaders, and championing new ways of working.
With a successful career and significant leadership roles at KPMG that have driven impact, Torchia brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to NAF’s Board of Directors – helping to move the needle for the next generation of talent, especially those from under-invested in communities.
“We are delighted to have Sandy Torchia join NAF’s Board of Directors and lend her time, talent, and passion for the nonprofit and community spaces to NAF’s growing work. Her values seamlessly align with our mission, especially through a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) lens, to increase opportunities for all high school students as they prepare for their futures,” said Lisa Dughi, NAF CEO.
With its more than a decade-long partnership, beginning in 2010, KPMG and NAF have been committed to developing a more diverse workforce pipeline of accounting professionals, further deepening KPMG’s and NAF’s shared vision around advancing DEIA efforts.
KPMG and NAF have been actively engaged in various initiatives aimed at enhancing NAF’s Academy of Finance curriculum and amplifying outcomes-driven work-based learning opportunities for today’s high school students. Since 2013, KPMG has provided over 500 internship opportunities for NAF students and are on track to exponentially scale that number in the coming years.
“I’m honored to join NAF’s Board of Directors and look forward to furthering KPMG’s partnership with the organization to increase and improve educational opportunities in the US,” said Torchia. “Every student deserves equal access to the tools, mentorship opportunities and learning experiences that will set them up for success and I’ve seen firsthand just how impactful NAF’s collaborations with businesses and communities can be for the students they support.”
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About NAF:
NAF is a national education non-profit that brings schools and businesses together to better prepare students of all backgrounds. Since 1980, NAF has led a movement for immersive, career-focused teaching and work-based learning and helps students explore career options, create a plan for the future, and take part in hands-on, work-based learning unlike anything traditional public education systems can offer. NAF puts students on a path to achieving their full potential.
NAF has grown from one NAF Academy of Finance in New York City to hundreds of academies across the country focusing on growing industries including finance, hospitality & tourism, information technology, engineering, and health sciences; and support programs of study that are aligned with the National Career Clusters Framework. During the 2022-23 school year, over 112,000 students attended over 600 NAF academies across 35 states and territories. In 2022, NAF academies reported 99% of seniors graduated with 88% of graduates planning to go to college. www.naf.org
About KPMG LLP:
KPMG LLP is the U.S. firm of the KPMG global organization of independent professional services firms providing audit, tax, and advisory services. The KPMG global organization operates in 143 countries and territories and has more than 265,000 people working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients.
KPMG is widely recognized for being a great place to work and build a career. Our people share a sense of purpose in the work we do, and a strong commitment to community service, inclusion and diversity and eradicating childhood illiteracy. Learn more at www.kpmg.com/us.