GoFundMe Appoints Stephanie Parks as Chief Compliance Officer

In her new role, Parks will lead GoFundMe’s global compliance strategy, focusing on regulatory compliance, financial crime prevention and governance. Her appointment comes as the company continues to strengthen its systems, and expertise to support innovation, build trust and drive growth worldwide.

Parks has extensive experience managing compliance across global payments and financial services, including banking, wealth management and merchant services. At Fiserv, she oversaw regulatory matters and led the integration and development of its compliance program following its merger with First Data.

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Earlier, she helped improve compliance and controls at First Data and held senior compliance roles at Citi across treasury services, private banking and wealth management.

Earlier in her career, Parks spent five years working in the nonprofit sector, where she managed economic policy and risk management projects funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development. She worked with government partners in Indonesia and other countries to help fight corruption and improve economic conditions.

“I began my career in the nonprofit sector, so joining a mission-driven company like GoFundMe feels like a return to my roots,” said Parks. “GoFundMe is dedicated to helping people help each other, and trust both makes that work possible and is the foundation of a strong compliance program.

“People come to GoFundMe at moments that matter deeply to them. They trust us with their stories, their generosity, and their support for others, and we have a responsibility to earn that trust every day,” said Tim Cadogan, CEO of GoFundMe. “Stephanie has spent her career building strong compliance programs in complex, highly regulated environments.

About GoFundMe

Founded in 2010, GoFundMe is a fundraising platform that helps people support each other. It allows individuals and nonprofits to share their stories, connect with supporters and raise money for their needs. Through its platform, GoFundMe helps people and organizations raise funds for causes and communities that matter to them.

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