Katherine Sedgwick

Katherine Sedgwick leads the Audit Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, as senior vice president and general auditor, serving on the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and reporting directly to the Board of Director’s Audit Committee. Katherine’s responsibilities include providing an independent evaluation of the Bank's operations and bringing areas of improvement to management's attention. 

Katherine began her career at the Dallas Fed in 2011 as a senior accountant in the Financial Management Department. She held several positions in her more than 14 years with Financial Management, ultimately serving as vice president and controller for the department. In that role, she developed a Financial Management strategy with a focus on the future including standing up a Finance Business Partner program for the Bank still in use today. Known for her enterprise-wide mindset, risk management skills, and a proven track record of identifying and developing talent, Katherine previously served in leadership roles of several Federal Reserve System and District Committees. Before joining the Bank, Sedgwick worked as an external auditor for Grant Thornton.

Sedgwick earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in accounting from the University of North Texas. She graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors. In addition, she holds three certifications including certified public accountant, certified internal auditor, and chartered global management accountant. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA), and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).