Sandra Peters CPA, CFA

Sandra Peters leads CFA Institute's advocacy efforts related to the information investors needs for investment decision-making. 

She leads a team responsible for tracking policy developments related not only to corporate disclosures but also all information needed for investment decision-making including ESG information and alternative data. 

She serves as spokesperson for CFA Institute to policymakers, standard setters, and regulators (e.g., IASB, FASB, SASB, ISSB, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, European Commission, etc.) and conducts outreach to other professional organizations and the media to discuss and promote data for investment decision-making.

Sandy has an extensive and well-balanced background as a investor, preparer, and auditor. Most recently, Sandy served as Vice President and Corporate Controller at MetLife Inc. Prior to joining MetLife, she was a partner at KPMG LLP providing audit services primarily for insurance and financial services companies.

Sandy is currently a board member of the Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB) and the International Foundation for Ethics and Audit (IFEA). 

She is also currently a member of the SEC's Investor Advisory Committee and the PCAOB's Investor Advisory Group as well as the Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group. Sandy was previously a member of the IFRS Interpretation's Committee (IFRS IC) and the FASB's Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council (FASAC).

Sandy is a CPA licensed in various states within the U.S. and has earned the CFA designation. Sandy also holds the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Director Certificate (NACD.DC).  

She holds a BSBA in Accounting from the University of Nebraska and an MBA in Finance from Indiana University.