Andrew Lavoie, CPA

Andrew Lavoie, CPA
Executive in Residence, Finance, Risk & Audit
About Andrew

Andrew Lavoie is an accomplished internal audit and risk management executive with more than a decade of experience helping organizations strengthen governance, manage risk, and improve operational performance. Throughout his career, he has advised and led initiatives focused on financial oversight, regulatory compliance, enterprise risk management, and technology-enabled audit practices, with a particular emphasis on leveraging data analytics and emerging technologies to enhance business decision-making.

Andrew currently serves as Head of Internal Audit at GeneDx, a leading genomics and precision medicine company, where he is responsible for developing and leading the organization's internal audit function, supporting enterprise risk management, internal controls, and compliance initiatives across the business.

Prior to joining GeneDx, Andrew spent nearly ten years with Ernst & Young (EY), most recently serving as a Senior Manager in Risk Consulting. During his tenure, he advised organizations on financial, operational, and technology risk, including internal controls, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, process improvement, governance, and risk optimization strategies.

Andrew's expertise sits at the intersection of audit, technology, and governance. He has extensive experience in enterprise risk management, internal audit, data analytics, robotic process automation (RPA), and emerging technology governance, including artificial intelligence. He holds the Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP) credentials.

As an Executive in Residence at the University of New Haven, Andrew works with students to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional practice. Through mentorship, classroom engagement, and career advising, he helps students understand how organizations manage risk, maintain trust, and make informed decisions in highly regulated and data-driven environments. His experience provides valuable perspective for students pursuing careers in accounting, finance, business analytics, cybersecurity, consulting, healthcare, and corporate leadership.

Areas of Expertise
  • Internal Audit & SOX Compliance
  • Enterprise Risk Management
  • Financial Controls & Governance
  • Data Analytics
  • Artificial Intelligence Governance
  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
  • Technology Risk Management
  • Regulatory Compliance