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San Diego AML 2027 January 25–27, 2027

# Meet the Speakers

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- ![](https://skiild.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sean%20Topchi.jpg?width=600&height=600&name=Sean%20Topchi.jpg) Sean TopchiDirector, Business Development, Kinectify1 Session , view profile
  
  Sean Topchi is a seasoned AML professional in the gaming industry. Sean has functioned in multiple compliance management roles, including being the AML technology & analytics manager for Caesars Entertainment & BSA Officer for Morongo Casino Resort & Spa. He has also consulted with dozens of casinos in the US and internationally.
  
  With Kinectify, he continues to work with organizations both domestic and international implementing modern AML software and advising start-ups, new properties and existing organizations with their AML needs. Sean also serves as the Chair of the ACAMS Southern Nevada Chapter.

  ### Speaking at
  
    - **AML Regulatory Landscape: Global & U.S. Developments**Monday, January 25 · 9:20 – 10:10 AM
- ![](https://skiild.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Teresa%20Martinez.png?width=600&height=600&name=Teresa%20Martinez.png) Teresa MartinezDirector of Compliance & Risk, Jamul Casino Resort3 Sessions , view profile
  
  Teresa Martinez is an enrolled member of the Pauma Band of Luiseño Indians and a tribal gaming leader with more than 20 years of experience in anti-money laundering, compliance, and risk management. As Director of Compliance and Risk at Jamul Casino Resort, she brings a perspective shaped by work on both the regulatory and casino operations sides of the industry.
  
  Teresa began her career with the Pauma Tribal Gaming Commission in 2001 and later served as Compliance Director at Casino Pauma. She serves on the boards of the Native American Women’s Conference and Native Finance Development Corporation and has served as an ambassador for Women in Tribal Gaming. She is passionate about mentoring women, championing their growth, and helping open doors for the next generation of leaders. Teresa is pursuing a Master of Legal Studies at the University of Arizona with an emphasis in Indian law.
  
  Teresa is excited to introduce attendees to AML fundamentals, work through real-world scenarios in a hands-on workshop, and join her colleagues to discuss how every department contributes to a strong compliance culture. She looks forward to sharing ideas attendees can use, learning from others, and meeting new people across the industry.
  
  Outside of work, Teresa enjoys traveling, Sunday brunch, a good book, and time with family and friends.

  ### Speaking at
  
    - **AML Fundamentals: History, Key Terms & Definitions**Monday, January 25 · 10:20 – 11:10 AM
    - **WorkshopFrom Red Flag to SAR: Investigate. Decide. Report.**Monday, January 25 · 3:10 – 4:00 PM
    - **Building a Strong Culture: AML Compliance Is Everyone’s Responsibility**Wednesday, January 27 · 10:00 – 10:50 AM
- ![](https://skiild.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Christopher%20Guerra-1.jpg?width=600&height=600&name=Christopher%20Guerra-1.jpg) Christopher GuerraHead of Risk & Compliance, Sightline2 Sessions , view profile
  
  ### Speaking at
  
    - **Recognize. Report. Respond.: Mastering Suspicious Activity Reporting**Monday, January 25 · 11:20 AM – 12:10 PM
    - **WorkshopFrom Red Flag to SAR: Investigate. Decide. Report.**Monday, January 25 · 3:10 – 4:00 PM
- ![](https://skiild.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Michael%20Noworyta.png?width=600&height=600&name=Michael%20Noworyta.png) Michael NoworytaSupervisor, Nevada Gaming Control Board Enforcement Division3 Sessions , view profile
  
  Supervisor Michael Noworyta joined the Nevada Gaming Control Board’s Enforcement Division in 2012 after beginning his law enforcement career in Indiana in 2005. As a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), he has led numerous investigations involving cheating at gambling, fraud, theft, and counterfeiting.
  
  He currently supervises the NGCB’s Intelligence and Analyst Section, overseeing intelligence collection, SAR reviews, special projects, and information dissemination. He also serves as the Enforcement Division Staff Officer and Training Officer.
  
  Supervisor Noworyta works closely with internal divisions and external partners to identify emerging criminal and regulatory issues in the gaming sector and regularly speaks at conferences on trends affecting AML and financial crime risk within Nevada’s gaming industry.

  ### Speaking at
  
    - **After the SAR Is Filed: How Law Enforcement Uses Your SAR**Monday, January 25 · 1:10 – 2:00 PM
    - **WorkshopFrom Red Flag to SAR: Investigate. Decide. Report.**Monday, January 25 · 3:10 – 4:00 PM
    - **AML Through Different Lenses: Audit, Regulatory, Tribal & Legal Perspectives**Wednesday, January 27 · 11:00 – 11:50 AM
- ![](https://skiild.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Melissa%20Stockdale.png?width=600&height=600&name=Melissa%20Stockdale.png) Melissa StockdaleExecutive Director of Gaming Compliance, MGM Resorts2 Sessions , view profile
  
  Melissa is the Executive Director of Title 31 Compliance at MGM Resorts where she is responsible for the Currency Transaction Reports for 16 properties. In her role, she utilizes data analytics to capture all activity within the casino and to efficiently detect suspicious activity. Additionally, she specializes in race and sports and has assisted in the addition of multiple sportsbooks, both online and retail, in 5 jurisdictions.
  
  Prior to working in compliance, Melissa worked in Internal Audit in which she led a team of auditors specializing in all areas of AML Compliance. Her prior experience and background as an auditor has given her the ability to approach compliance from a fresh lens, allowing her to innovate the program as new trends emerge. She graduated from the University of Arizona with a BS and an MS in Accounting, and also holds a CPA.
  
  In her spare time you might catch her at her CrossFit gym, experimenting with new baking recipes, or rooting on all of the Las Vegas sports teams.

  ### Speaking at
  
    - **OFAC in Casinos: What You Need to Know**Monday, January 25 · 2:10 – 3:00 PM
    - **When the IRS Comes Calling: An AML Examination from the Operator’s Perspective**Tuesday, January 26 · 11:20 AM – 12:10 PM
- ![](https://skiild.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mindy%20Letourneau.jpg?width=600&height=600&name=Mindy%20Letourneau.jpg) Mindy LetourneauFounder, Skiild LLC3 Sessions , view profile
  
  Technology entrepreneur and founder of Casino Essentials and ICGIP, both software companies sold in 2018. Founded Skiild in 2023 to bring like-minded industry professionals together through education.

  ### Speaking at
  
    - **WorkshopFrom Red Flag to SAR: Investigate. Decide. Report.**Monday, January 25 · 3:10 – 4:00 PM
    - **Opening Comments**Tuesday, January 26 · 9:00 – 9:20 AM
    - **Questions & Conference Closing**Wednesday, January 27 · 3:50 – 4:05 PM
- ![](https://skiild.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Kian%20Moshirzadeh.png?width=600&height=600&name=Kian%20Moshirzadeh.png) Kian MoshirzadehManaging Partner, TWHC1 Session , view profile
  
  Kian Moshirzadeh is the Managing Partner for Turner, Warren, Hwang & Conrad (TWHC). He has been with TWHC for over 30 years, specializing in auditing credit unions, and has designed many tests and operational systems to address security and efficiency issues. He has supervised hundreds of audits for credit unions of all sizes.

  ### Speaking at
  
    - **Is Your AML Program Working? Applying Internal & External Audit Techniques**Tuesday, January 26 · 10:20 – 11:10 AM
- ![](https://skiild.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Joseph%20Busby.png?width=600&height=600&name=Joseph%20Busby.png) Joseph BusbyCFO, Morongo Casino and Resort2 Sessions , view profile
  
  Joe has over 20 years of experience in the gaming industry having worked in both commercial and Tribal gaming in multiple jurisdictions domestically and internationally. His experience includes internal and external audit, anti-money laundering, enterprise-wide risk assessments and casino finance operations. He also has a background in surveillance, law enforcement and public accounting.
  
  His role as Executive Director of Casino Finance includes overseeing the Cage, Credit, Drop, Count, Revenue Audit, Accounting, Payroll, Accounts Payable and Compliance Departments.

  ### Speaking at
  
    - **From Data to Intelligence: Using Technology & AI to Strengthen Casino AML**Tuesday, January 26 · 1:10 – 2:00 PM
    - **Investing in Your AML Program: Building the Business Case & Obtaining Executive Buy-In**Wednesday, January 27 · 3:00 – 3:50 PM
- ![](https://skiild.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Eric%20Akiyama.png?width=600&height=600&name=Eric%20Akiyama.png) Eric AkiyamaVP – BSA/AML Officer, Wynn Resorts Limited3 Sessions , view profile
  
  Eric Akiyama is the Vice President – BSA/AML Officer at Wynn Resorts and oversees the AML compliance departments at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore Boston Harbor.
  
  Prior to joining Wynn Resorts, Eric held the role of Director of AML Compliance at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, where he was the designated BSA Officer. In this capacity, he led the implementation of a risk-based AML program, chaired the BSA Compliance Committee, and drove policy evolution through data-driven insights and customer trend analysis.
  
  Eric started his career at MGM Resorts International in Internal Audit before becoming the Director of Title 31 Compliance.

  ### Speaking at
  
    - **From Data to Intelligence: Using Technology & AI to Strengthen Casino AML**Tuesday, January 26 · 1:10 – 2:00 PM
    - **WorkshopIdentifying & Prioritizing Risk: What Matters Most?**Tuesday, January 26 · 3:10 – 4:00 PM
    - **Investing in Your AML Program: Building the Business Case & Obtaining Executive Buy-In**Wednesday, January 27 · 3:00 – 3:50 PM
- ![](https://skiild.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Kim%20Barley.png?width=600&height=600&name=Kim%20Barley.png) Kim BarleyDirector, National Gaming & Hospitality Practice, RSM2 Sessions , view profile
  
  Kim Barley (Bonney) is a Director with RSM US LLP’s National Gaming & Hospitality Practice and has nearly two decades of experience advising casinos across the United States and Caribbean on AML/CFT compliance, gaming compliance, risk management, and internal audit matters.
  
  Her passion and specialty is AML/CFT, including Training, Risk Assessments, Independent Testing, drafting AML Compliance Programs and Policies & Procedures. She also supports clients in the design and deployment of RSM’s Casino Anti-Money Laundering (CAML) platform, including data analytics, case management, risk assessment, and audit management solutions that help streamline compliance and reduce the time required to perform AML procedures.
  
  Before joining RSM in 2019, Kim worked for 10 years in the internal audit department of a large integrated resort casino company in Las Vegas. She developed and led the AML audit team and performed gaming compliance and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audits both in the US and Macau. Kim is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).

  ### Speaking at
  
    - **Know Your Risk: Building a Better Risk Assessment in a Complex Gaming Environment**Tuesday, January 26 · 2:10 – 3:00 PM
    - **AML Through Different Lenses: Audit, Regulatory, Tribal & Legal Perspectives**Wednesday, January 27 · 11:00 – 11:50 AM
- ![](https://skiild.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Madison-Harris.jpg?width=600&height=600&name=Madison-Harris.jpg) Madison HarrisRSM2 Sessions , view profile
  
  ### Speaking at
  
    - **Know Your Customer: Source of Funds & Real-Time Investigation**Wednesday, January 27 · 1:00 – 1:50 PM
    - **WorkshopKnow Your Customer: Can You Explain the Money?**Wednesday, January 27 · 2:00 – 2:50 PM

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Three Day All Access includes AML Essentials and AML for Casinos. The Two Day Package covers January 26–27.

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