I testified at the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in Geneva to advocate for the labor rights of domestic workers.
What’s something about yourself that might surprise others?
Over the course of the pandemic, I knew I had to remain positive and resilient for my team and my family. One of my most beloved activities has been taking outdoor walks. I have used this time to think through challenges, catch up with friends or listen to podcasts.
This year’s theme for Women’s History Month is resilience and hope. What is one concrete way you’ve remained resilient in your personal or professional life over the last two years?
Don’t be afraid of change. There are always great things to be discovered on the other side — if you give yourself the chance and keep an open mind, you will find them. Approach opportunities with a collaborative mindset. There is more than enough to go around, and the results will probably be better than doing it alone. Seek out a mentor — people are happy to help. One day, you can pay it forward and become a mentor to uplift others and help them reach their goals.
What advice would you give to empower your younger self?
BDO-FMA Partner
Dipty Jain
My parents emigrated to the U.S. from Greece. They worked three jobs at times. My brother and I were classic “latchkey” kids until my parents opened their first pizza place. They put us to work at ages 12 and 10 to teach us that we needed to go to school, get an education and have a strong work ethic. My parents never went to high school, so they wanted their children to rise above their life struggles.
What’s something about yourself that might surprise others?
We’ve all had to juggle so much these past few years and have had to pivot at a moment’s notice. Just before the pandemic hit, I set a goal for myself to continue my educational journey and obtain my Master of Science in Taxation (MST) degree. It’s not been easy starting a degree program during a pandemic while sharing my work-from-home space and learning ways to adapt to the new normal. In a few weeks, I will have finished my MST program.
This year’s theme for Women’s History Month is resilience and hope. What is one concrete way you’ve remained resilient in your personal or professional life over the last two years?
I was most proud of the day that I passed my CPA exam. My kids, who were four and three, didn’t understand why I was so happy. I looked at them and said, “I just got a trophy called a CPA!” They tackled me and started screaming in excitement.
What accomplishment are you most proud of?
Tax Senior Manager
Sophia Keisoglou
I’m an American-born Chinese Muslim and my first name means “generous” in Arabic.
What’s something about yourself that might surprise others?
One way I’ve remained resilient over the last two years was spending time with my family — through video calls or in person when possible. Realizing what recharges me makes it much more bearable to navigate through these tough situations.
This year’s theme for Women’s History Month is resilience and hope. What is one concrete way you’ve remained resilient in your personal or professional life over the last two years?
There are two people who support and inspire me. [Experienced Assurance Manager] Anna Lee and [Assurance Director] Charles Wolfkill have consistently checked in on my health and well-being — helping me navigate through each role I took on. Despite their busy schedules, they have always made time for my questions and concerns and have given me invaluable advice throughout my time at BDO. Learning from them helped me lay a solid foundation and knowledge for auditing and gives me further motivation to keep learning.
Who is one person that supported and inspired you as you navigated a career in a still predominantly male profession?
Assurance Experienced Senior Associate
Karima Tung
