July’s AML Professional of the Month  was awarded to Dr. Alice Tregunna. Tregunna was recognized for her knowledge of the anti-money laundering (AML) field. She is an AML professional with a Ph.D. specializing in women leaders of criminal organizations. Tregunna has a wealth of international experience; originally from the United Kingdom, she now lives in New Zealand (via the Netherlands, Finland, U.S. and Macedonia) and continues to set benchmarks in the anti-money laundering/counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) sector. She was a key founding member of the Trust, Integrity and Compliance Company (TIC Company) and the ATTIC Research Institute. Currently, she holds the position of CEO at the TIC Company, balancing this with her role as a lecturer at the University of Auckland and working as an AML advisor with multiple other agencies. Tregunna is committed to breaking barriers and driving best practice across the AML/CTF industry.

Do you have a mentor who has actively influenced your anti-money laundering (AML) career path in a positive way? Does someone in your network exemplify excellence in AML? Recognize their commitment: Nominate them for ACAMS AML Professional of the Month.