Member Webinar: Pride Month 2025

Vincent (Vince) E. Ceccacci Jr. is a Tax principal in KPMG’s Accounting Methods and Credit Services (AMCS) practice and resides in Dallas, TX. Vince’s primary focus is within the Research Credit Services (RCS) practice for software-related claims in the financial services and technology industries. He has more than 20 years of experience serving both private and publicly traded companies. Vince serves clients nationally and is a leader in the banking and capital markets industry driving AMCS services. Vince received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Virginia, JD degree cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School, and LLM degree in Taxation from the New York University School of Law. Vince is a licensed attorney in California, the District of Columbia, and Illinois.

Leadership highlights
•Member of Pride@KPMGBRG Advisory Board
•Partner Champion of the Dallas Pride@KPMGBRG Chapter
•AMCS National Total Wellness and Inclusion (TWI) Leader:leads a team of partners to drive people-related initiatives within AMCS
•Member of Tax Culture & Inclusion Leadership Council
•Member of Board of Community Partners of Dallas, a nonprofit founded in 1989 as a way for the community to support the work of Child Protective Services in Dallas County

Mija Lieberman (she/her) is an Associate Director of Advisory at Seramount, bringing extensive experience in Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), talent acquisition, and DEI strategy.

Mija began her career in the tech and gaming industries, starting as a recruiting specialist at Niantic, where she improved recruiting operations and enhanced the candidate experience. She was also a founding member of the company’s first ERG and DEI council, helping to cultivate a culture of belonging. She later transitioned into a full-time DEI role at Unity as an ERG program manager, launching new ERGs and implementing scalable structures to support global growth. With a strong background in talent acquisition and ERGs, Mija understands the critical connection between recruitment and retention in building effective DEI strategies, and believes in meeting individuals where they are on their DEI journey. Mija holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with minors in Spanish and Chinese from Vassar College and is a SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP). A Bay Area native, she currently lives in San Francisco with her partner. She loves traveling and hopes to visit every continent and wonder of the world someday.

A force to be reckoned with, Preston Mitchum isn’t just a name; it’s a symbol of commitment, passion, and the embodiment of change.
With over a decade of experience, he excels in various roles, from attorney to passionate activist and respected public speaker. You’ll often find him on national news shows, sharing profound insights and contributing to esteemed publications. Preston is not just an attorney and activist; he’s also a TV personality, making a memorable appearance on Bravo’s hit show “Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard.” Based in Washington, DC, Preston champions safe spaces for Black queer, trans, and nonbinary individuals, embodying dedication and change.

Jessica Posey is the Director of US Investment and Research Liaisons at T. Rowe Price. She is dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, currently serving as the chair of PRIDE and having previously led committees dedicated to enhancing TRP’s collaborative culture at a Business Unit level. Jessica oversees Investment Liaisons supporting Equity, Fixed Income, Multi-Asset, and Private Asset Management Investment Staff, Research Liaisons supporting Fixed Income Research Staff and Proxy Liaisons supporting Corporate Governance processes. As part of the Global Investment Operations organization, Jessica’s teams are responsible for delivering investment strategy expertise and serving as a vital resource to key front office stakeholders and partners around the firm. Her commitment to DEI and strategic alignment across diverse investment disciplines enhances the firm’s ability to deliver exceptional value to clients, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment.

Christopher Vaeth is Associate Director for USI/RPS Capabilities within T. Rowe Price’s Global Distribution Division leading sales discipline and process innovation initiatives across the enterprise. He also serves as the Operating Sponsor for the global Client Journey program focusing on enhancing the End-to-End client experience and enterprise capabilities. He is passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, having been a founding member of Morgan Stanley’s Baltimore Pride BRG prior to joining T. Rowe. At T. Rowe Price, he served as Global co-chair of Pride, focusing on amplifying associate voices and fostering meaningful conversations. His entrepreneurial spirit drives impactful programming, events, and content development, nurturing a vision for inclusion and equity. Christopher’s commitment to DEI is evident through his active involvement in BRG work, creating spaces that enhance participation and advocacy.