Understanding Trade Compliance and the role ICPA plays in the indsutry with Elisabeth Sherrell

Find out why trade compliance professionals all over the world believe "the weight of the world is on their shoulders," and how the International Compliance Professionals Association (ICPA) was created to help with that. Your hosts, Andy and Lalo, are joined by Elisabeth Sherrell, the Director of Member Engagement for the International Compliance Professionals Association (ICPA).

Key Discussions

• The episode explores the role of the ICPA as the largest trade association focusing on import/export compliance worldwide. With an impressive network of connections both here and abroad, the hosts discuss the resources and support that are available to trade compliance professionals through the ICPA platform.

• Elisabeth Sherrell, who has been involved with the ICPA since its early days, shares her intriguing journey through the field of trade compliance, including her passion for member engagement.

• The episode’s conversation covers a range of topics, from the importance of ongoing education (Sherrell recently completed her master's degree) to how the trade compliance profession spans continents and cultures. A key insight from Sherrell emphasizes the universal pressures these professionals face: “If they get it wrong, it's their license on the line,” she says.

After listening to this episode, you will certainly gain a deeper appreciation for the hard work that goes into international trade compliance. Elisabeth Sherrell’s amazing journey, as well as her ongoing commitment to support the members of ICPA, shines a light on the crucial role of these professionals in the global economy. If you’ve ever pondered what life in trade compliance looks like or wondered about the value of a global trade compliance network like the ICPA, this episode paints a vivid picture.

Enjoy the show!

Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/ 
Host/Producer: Lalo Solorzano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalosolorzano/ 
Co-Producer: Mara Marquez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mara-marquez-a00a111a8/

Show references:

• Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com

• Simply Trade Podcast - twitter.com/SimplyTradePod 

• Elisabeth Sherrell

• Annik Sobing: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annik-sobing-mba-b226251a2/ 

• ICPA - www.ICPAinc.org  

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