WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading advisory, tax and assurance firm Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP (Baker Tilly) appoints Monica Modi Dalwadi to serve as managing partner for the firm’s metro D.C. market. Effective June 1, Dalwadi will succeed Todd Stokes who was recently appointed to lead the firm’s people strategy.
“Monica brings an impressive background in consulting and a fresh perspective as managing partner of the metro D.C. market,” Stokes said. “Her passion and commitment to our clients and our people along with her willingness to try new things will serve her well in her new role. Monica is an exceptional choice to lead our metro D.C. market well into the future.”
“I am excited to continue building upon the strong foundation of exceptional client service that has been established in the metro D.C. market,” Dalwadi said. “As an Indian-American and a mother, I’m looking forward to providing a unique leadership perspective as we focus on service innovation, enhancing value for our clients and fostering our collaborative, growth-oriented team culture.”
In her new role, Dalwadi will provide leadership, management and strategic direction for the firm’s metro D.C. market, including providing insight and advice to client engagement teams, fostering employee development and recruiting and driving growth. Dalwadi will continue serving clients focusing on internal auditing, risk assessment, fraud and forensics reviews and strategic consulting on a wide range of business issues.
Dalwadi serves on Baker Tilly’s national diversity and inclusion steering committee. She was a co-chair for the firm’s Talent Differentiation Task Force and also serves on Baker Tilly’s Growth and Retention of Women committee. Dalwadi has exemplified Baker Tilly’s value of stewardship throughout her career through her active involvement in volunteering and serving as a board member for various nonprofit organizations, including the board of directors for the Washington Improv Theater and volunteering with Junior Achievement. Last year, the National Kidney Foundation recognized Dalwadi with the All-Star Award in recognition of her work as an advocate for the organization. She was also recognized as a 2016 Minority Business Leader by the Washington Business Journal and received a 2015 Brava! Award from SmartCEO magazine, which recognizes female business leaders for their motivation, success and contributions to the community.
Baker Tilly’s metro D.C. office is located in Tysons, Virginia with more than 400 team members. Baker Tilly is ranked as one of the top 15 largest accounting firms in both the metro D.C. area and nationwide.
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