Rothstein Kass, the US accounting and advisory services firm, said today that Kelly Easterling, a principal in its Walnut Creek office, has been elected to serve a one-year term as the co-CEO of the Association of Women in Alternative Investing.

The firm is a founding sponsor of the organization, devoted to empowering women in the alternative investment community through educational, networking and mentorship initiatives.

Ms Easterling was elected by AWAI board of directors to serve a one-year term with Michelle White, Director of Citi Hedge Fund Services, who was elected Co-CEO.

Kelly Easterling is a principal based in the Firm’s Walnut Creek office. She specializes in serving clients across the financial services industry, including domestic and offshore funds, commodity pools, private equity and fund of funds. Ms Easterling is a certified public accountant in California, Oregon, Texas, New Jersey and New York.