PAMELA J. STROEBEL VALENCIA
Contributing Assistant Professor
B.S. (Accounting), Western Baptist College
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Internal Auditor

EML:pstroebe@willamette.edu

Pam Stroebel Valencia has served as the Chief Audit Executive for the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) since May, 2007.  As CAE, she manages the internal audit function for DAS, as well as provides leadership for the internal audit community across the State of Oregon, in part by coordinating the Statewide Audit Advisory Committee.

Prior to coming to DAS, Pam began the internal audit function for the Oregon Department of Forestry and managed a single-person internal audit shop for three years. Prior to that, she spent four years as a Senior Internal Auditor with the Department of Transportation. She began her career auditing for the State of Oregon with four years at the Secretary of State’s Audits Division where she performed external audit functions for several State agencies including the Departments of Human Services, Transportation, Revenue, and the Oregon State Fair. While in college, Pam worked in several accounting and administrative functions for Garten Services, a rehabilitation center for mentally handicapped adults.

Pam earned her Bachelors degree in Accounting from Western Baptist College. She also holds Certifications in Public Accounting and Internal Auditing.  She is a member of The Institute of Internal Auditors and has served in various successional roles for the Salem Chapter from Vice President to Past President and for three years as vice-chair of the 2007 Western Regional Conference. She is also a member of the Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants and has participated in the Society’s mentorship program.  She is a graduate of Leadership Oregon and has received recognition as a Competent Toastmaster in the Toastmasters International Communication and Leadership Program.

Pam has provided training for entry level government auditors, Institute of Internal Auditor’s programs and for various state agency management groups on topics including ethics, risk assessment, internal auditing, and quality assurance.

Pam’s interests and hobbies including raising her 5 children, scrapbooking, reading, camping and traveling with her husband and Black Lab. Pam enjoys many volunteer activities, especially those that allow her to interact closely with her children, such as her current position coaching a 5th grade girls volleyball team for the Boys and Girls Club.

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