Joseph Atatsi

Joseph Atatsi is a Professor of Practice and Academic Director at the School of Professional Studies, Wake Forest University. He also serves as a Senior Regulator at the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), where he focuses on risk examinations, investigations, and co-chairs the Financial Technology (FinTech) working group.

• Education:
  • Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), University of Florida
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Florida
  • Master of Accounting (MAcc), Bowling Green State University
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Accounting and Business Information Systems, Goshen College

Research Interests: Joseph’s work centers on risk management, regulation, and the impact of emerging technologies on financial systems. His expertise spans enterprise risk management, governance, and ethics, particularly in FinTech innovation and compliance.

Scientific Awards & Certifications: He holds multiple prestigious certifications:

• Certified Internal Auditor
• Certified Fraud Examiner
• Certified Regulatory Compliance Professional

Contact: atatsij@wfu.edu