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Shirin Shahor
Shirin Shahor is a highly skilled Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Senior Manager at Ernst & Young (EY), where she specializes in driving profitable growth, reimagining organizational structures, and unlocking the potential of information for companies across various industries.
With a deep understanding of business operations and financial management, Shirin helps her clients identify and on opportunities to enhance performance and achieve strategic objectives. Her expertise lies in guiding organizations through transformative initiatives, leveraging data-driven insights to drive informed decision-making and sustainable growth.
In her role as Senior Manager, Privacy, Shirin focuses on data protection and privacy services, assisting organizations in navigating the complex landscape of data security and compliance regulations. She helps her clients stay ahead of evolving threats and regulatory requirements by implementing leading-edge solutions and best practices in data security and privacy.
With a relentless commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Shirin Shahor is dedicated to empowering her clients to succeed in today's dynamic business environment. Her strategic guidance and meticulous attention to detail have earned her a reputation as a trusted advisor and valued partner to organizations seeking to maximize their potential and safeguard their most valuable assets.
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Yrene Ramirez
Yrene Ramirez is a powerful example of how perseverance, education, and purpose-driven service can transform a life—and a community. Once a high school dropout, Yrene became the first graduate of the Animal-Assisted Intervention for the 21st Century (AAI-21®) Program through La Sierra University’s Criminal Justice Department. Today, she stands as both a trailblazer and mentor in the field of animal-assisted intervention, criminal justice, and forensic documentation.
As Chief of Staff for the AAI-21® Institute, Yrene plays a strategic leadership role—shaping the program’s national direction and championing trauma-informed, canine-centered care. She also serves as a university-level instructor in Criminal Justice, where she brings a unique, field-tested perspective to students and professionals preparing for careers in law enforcement, rehabilitation, and public safety.
In addition to her academic leadership, Yrene is an active forensic photographer and videographer for a Child Abduction Response Team (CART)—using her trained eye to document critical scenes and evidence in high-stakes, time-sensitive investigations. Her technical skill behind the camera is matched by her emotional intelligence and trauma-informed approach to working alongside victims, families, and emergency personnel.
Yrene’s expertise doesn’t stop there. She is also a certified professional dog trainer, walker, sitter, and decoy, with a deep commitment to the training, enrichment, and behavioral health of working dogs. Her ability to bridge the worlds of canine handling, forensic science, and victim advocacy reflects her rare and dynamic skillset.
Yrene Ramirez’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and community service. Her journey proves that with courage, purpose, and a commitment to lifelong learning, anything is possible. As she continues to break new ground in animal-assisted intervention and K9-supported forensic response, she remains an inspiration to all who believe in the healing power of education—and the power of one person to make a difference.
