2026-27 Emerging Leaders Mentoring Program

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Emerging Leaders - Mentee
Emerging Leaders - Mentor

Personal Information

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* First name

* Last name

Global Account Number (GAN)
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Active IIA membership is required for consideration for participation in this program.

* Primary Email Address

Secondary Email Address

Please provide a secondary email address that is different from your primary email so we have an alternate way to contact you regarding important program communications, if needed.

LinkedIn URL

If you choose to provide your LinkedIn profile URL, it will be shared with your assigned mentor/mentee and the Emerging Leaders Advisory Group volunteers to help you connect and build your professional relationship.

Current Location and IIA Affiliation

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Please select your chapter affiliation.

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If selected for the 2026-27 Emerging Leaders Mentoring Program, can your local IIA Chapter/Institute be informed of your participation?

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Professional Information and Experience

What is your current professional status?

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* Current Employer (No Acronyms)

* Job Title

Years of total internal audit experience

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Years of total professional experience

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What is your current industry?

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Please select the ACTIVE Certifications that you presently hold: (If applicable)

CIA
IAP
CRMA
CCSA
CFSA
QIAL
CGAP
CPA
CFE

Mentoring Goals and Logistics

What topics or goals would you like to focus on with your mentor? (Select up to 3)

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Internal Audit Fundamentals & Audit Methodology
IT Audit, Technology Risk & Emerging Trends
Career Development & Career Planning
Leadership & People Management
Communication, Executive Presence & Influencing
Building Professional Confidence & Navigating Workplace Challenges
Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen
Building Professional Relationships & Networking
Volunteer Leadership & Thought Leadership Opportunities
Professional Certifications: CIA, IAP
Professional Certifications: CRMA

Which language(s) would you like to mentor or be mentored in? (Select up to 2)

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English
Spanish
French
Portuguese
Arabic
Mandarin Chinese (Simplified)
German
Other (please specify):

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What is your ideal meeting cadence with your mentor during the 6-month program (Oct–Apr)?

Are there any specific region(s) where you would prefer to be matched with a mentor? (Select all that apply)

Africa
Asia Pacific
Europe
Latin America & Caribbean
Middle East
North America
No Preference

Demographic Information

This information is collected to help us better understand the diversity of our program participants. Your responses are confidential and will not impact your application or participation in the program.

Will this be your first time participating in The IIA Emerging Leaders Mentoring Program as a mentee?

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What is the highest level of education you have completed?

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What was/is your field of study (major)?

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Which age range do you fall into?

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What is your gender?

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