EPICenter Webcast Series: The Leadership Mulligan—How to Reset and Thrive After Setbacks

Alex Romero, Galasso Learning Solutions

Alexandria Romero, CPA, CGMA, MPAcc, is the governmental and leadership training facilitator for Galasso Learning Solutions. Prior to that, she was the director of finance for the City of Pueblo, Colorado, the CFO for Pueblo City-County Library District, and an auditor for a public accounting firm. Alex is an active member of the accounting profession, serving as an at-large member of the AICPA Council, chair-elect for the Colorado Society of CPAs, vice chair of the Pueblo City-County Library District’s Foundation board of directors, and is a 2019 graduate of the AICPA Leadership Academy.

Her contributions to the accounting field have been widely recognized, including being named one of the Top 50 Women in Accounting (2022, 2023), receiving the 2022 AICPA Outstanding Young CPA Award, and being inducted into the Colorado State University Department of Accounting Hall of Fame in 2022.

Alex loves Disney and running, so in January 2024, she completed the 48.6-mile Dopey Challenge at Walt Disney World.

Candice Miller, AICPA

Candice Miller Candice brings almost 20 years of experience across Business, Strategy, and the Legal industry. She is the founder of Miller Advisory Group and serves as a Fractional Officer and strategic leader focused on Business Development, Revenue Generation, and BD Coaching for professional service firms. Previously, she served as Director of a multi-state law firm, overseeing Operations, Finance, HR, Marketing, and Business Development. She also served on the Management Committee and led the firm’s COVID 19 Response Taskforce. Before entering the legal sector, Candice was a Vice President at a Super Regional Bank, advising Commercial Banking leadership across multiple states and leading strategic projects, market and competitive intelligence, and executive level reporting. She also built the bank’s Attorney Oversight and Legal Administration functions, auditing firms nationwide. Candice began her career in Accounting and Finance at HSBC and holds a B.S. in Accounting and an MBA in Finance. She is a long time Big Brothers Big Sisters mentor and Board Member, supports the Pursue Your It Foundation in a strategic capacity, and is the proud mother of three toddler’s.

Cindy Miller, AICPA

Cindy Miller Cindy was told she wasn’t good enough. She proved them wrong—and built a career helping others do the same. A former LPGA Tour player, LPGA Professionals Hall of Fame member, and University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Cindy competed at the highest levels of professional golf, captaining two National Championship teams and finishing second on The Legends Tour Money List at age 49. Today, she is a sought-after keynote speaker, executive coach, and founder of the Own IT Academy, where she helps leaders and professionals unlock peak performance using the same mindset system she forged through elite competition. Known as the “Master of Mulligans” and a regular on the Golf Channel, Cindy blends championship-level experience with real-world business insight. Her proprietary Own IT System—built on The Nail, The Mirror, and The Seed—provides a practical framework for overcoming limiting beliefs, resetting after setbacks, and performing under pressure. She is also the author of Take Another Shot at Business, Golf, or Life — a guide that bridges the mental game of golf with the demands of modern leadership. Cindy has partnered with Fortune 500 companies including Microsoft, Merck, KPMG, and General Motors, delivering programs that inspire action and lasting change.

Lexi Weber, AICPA

Lexi Weber CPA Lexi Weber, CPA is the Senior Manager of Emerging Professionals Initiatives at AICPA, where she oversees programs like the Leadership Academy, the EPICenter Webcast Series, the EDGE Leadership Track at ENGAGE, the Emerging Leaders and Visionary Awards, the Emerging Professionals Initiatives Committee, Rise2040, and several other initiatives to support emerging professionals. Lexi is a passionate advocate for professional growth and building community within the accounting and finance profession. Lexi’s background includes auditing, transaction advisory, and leadership development. She is actively involved with the Buffalo Chapter of NY CPA, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Western New York, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Lexi has a Master’s in Accounting with a specialization in Internal Audit and a Bachelor’s in Accounting from the University at Buffalo. Lexi’s recent recognitions include being named a CPA Practice Advisor 40 Under 40 and a Buffalo Business First 30 Under 30 honoree in 2025. In 2024, she was appointed to the SUNY Buffalo Accounting Advisory Council, awarded as the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Visionary of the Year for Western New York, and nominated for Ignition’s Top 50 Women in Accounting. She also received the NY CPA Emerging Leader Award and completed the AICPA Leadership Academy in 2023.