Her Story
About Inga
Inga Orozco is an Audit & Assurance Partner at Crowe, based in Boston, Massachusetts, where she leads the firm's life sciences audit practice and advises both private and public companies through some of their most pivotal moments. With nearly two decades of experience, she has built a reputation for guiding innovative organizations through complex financial reporting, regulatory, and capital markets challenges while fostering transparency, trust, and long-term growth.
Orozco specializes in SEC reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, PCAOB auditing standards, and IFRS, working with organizations across the life sciences and commercial sectors. She has extensive experience supporting companies through initial public offerings, business combinations, and other transformational transactions. Her strong relationships throughout the life sciences, biotechnology, and private equity communities have positioned her as a trusted advisor to founders, executives, boards, and investors navigating rapidly evolving business environments.
Before joining Crowe, Orozco spent 16 years with KPMG, where she progressed through increasingly senior leadership roles while serving clients across the banking, retail, digital assets, and life sciences industries. She also completed a competitive rotation in KPMG's Department of Professional Practice in New York, advising engagement teams on complex accounting and auditing matters and contributing to the firm's technical excellence. As an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) technical resource, she helped clients respond to emerging sustainability reporting expectations and evolving regulatory requirements.
At Crowe, Orozco is focused on expanding the firm's presence within Boston's dynamic life sciences ecosystem while helping innovative companies scale from early-stage ventures to publicly traded organizations. Her leadership extends beyond technical excellence; she is passionate about building high-performing teams, mentoring emerging professionals, and creating pathways for the next generation of leaders in public accounting.
Orozco's commitment to advancing healthcare innovation extends into the community through her service on advisory boards, including the Termeer Institute and Life Science Cares Boston. Through these organizations, she supports initiatives that strengthen leadership, foster collaboration across the biotechnology sector, and expand access to resources that ultimately improve patient outcomes.
She earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Ithaca College and a Master of Science in Accounting from Syracuse University and is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in both New York and Massachusetts. Recognized for her technical expertise, strategic perspective, and collaborative leadership style, Orozco believes the most effective advisors do more than ensure compliance, they help organizations build confidence, navigate change, and create lasting value for the patients, communities, and stakeholders they serve. At the heart of Orozco's leadership philosophy is the belief that meaningful innovation happens when people, ideas, and organizations come together around a shared purpose. She is passionate about building bridges across the life sciences ecosystem, connecting entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, healthcare leaders, and advisors to foster collaboration that advances scientific discovery and improves patient outcomes.
She believes that exceptional leadership is grounded in trust, empathy, and service. By creating environments where people feel supported, valued, and empowered, Orozco strives to cultivate lasting relationships built on integrity and mutual respect. Whether mentoring future leaders, advising companies through transformative milestones, or strengthening connections across the industry, she is committed to being a trusted partner who inspires confidence, encourages collaboration, and helps others realize their greatest potential.
For Orozco, success is measured not only by business outcomes, but by the positive impact created through the people she develops, the relationships she builds, and the collective progress made toward advancing science and improving lives.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Inga
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to embracing every stage of my journey and remaining open to where each experience could lead. I began college at Ithaca College intending to pursue a career in physical therapy because I wanted to make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Early on, however, I realized my strengths and my passion were rooted in business. Rather than viewing that change in direction as stepping away from healthcare, I ultimately came to see it as an opportunity to support the industry in a different, but equally meaningful, way.
That realization led me to accounting, where I discovered that trusted advisors play a critical role in helping innovative companies bring life-changing therapies and technologies to patients. By helping organizations build strong financial foundations, navigate complex regulations, and access capital, I found a way to contribute to an industry dedicated to improving lives while applying my analytical skills and passion for solving complex problems.
My journey from attending a small high school in upstate New York to earning my bachelor's degree from Ithaca College and my master's degree from Syracuse University, taught me resilience, curiosity, and the importance of continuous learning. Those values have guided every step of my career, from becoming a Certified Public Accountant licensed in New York and Massachusetts to developing deep technical expertise in SEC reporting, ESG, sustainability, and emerging regulatory matters.
Looking back, I don't attribute my success to any single achievement or career milestone. I attribute it to staying curious, investing in relationships, seeking out challenges that pushed me beyond my comfort zone, and remaining focused on a purpose larger than myself. Every decision, whether changing majors, pursuing technical specialization, or building a career in life sciences, has been driven by a desire to create trust, connect people, and help innovative organizations improve lives.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I ever received was that you can build a successful career while making a meaningful difference. Early in my career, I realized success isn't measured solely by titles or accomplishments, it's measured by the impact you have on the people around you.
That advice taught me the importance of being an advocate. Advocate for your clients by earning their trust and helping them navigate difficult decisions. Advocate for your colleagues by creating opportunities, sharing knowledge, and investing in their growth. Advocate for those you mentor by helping them recognize their potential before they see it themselves. And just as importantly, advocate for yourself by having the confidence to pursue opportunities, ask questions, step outside your comfort zone and be your biggest cheerleader. We each have a voice, it is just a matter of how we use it.
Throughout my career, I've found that the strongest leaders are those who use their influence to elevate others. When you lead with integrity, empathy, and a genuine commitment to helping people succeed, professional success becomes a natural outcome rather than the ultimate goal.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Believe that you belong. Public accounting offers incredible opportunities to build a meaningful, dynamic, and successful career. It provides a front-row seat to innovation, business strategy, and leadership across every industry, while giving you the chance to become a trusted advisor to organizations that are shaping the future.
Don't be afraid to raise your hand for challenging assignments, ask thoughtful questions, and seek out mentors who will invest in your growth. Some of the most valuable career opportunities come from stepping outside your comfort zone and embracing experiences that stretch your capabilities.
Just as importantly, remain authentic. Your perspective, experiences, and leadership style are strengths. Build relationships based on trust, be generous in supporting others, and remember that success isn't about following someone else's path—it's about creating your own while bringing others along with you.
The profession needs more women leaders. You can build a fulfilling career as an auditor while making a meaningful impact on businesses, communities, and the people you work with every day.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The accounting profession is at an inflection point. Advances in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are changing how we work, automating routine tasks and transforming the way we analyze information. While those changes present challenges, I see them as an even greater opportunity to elevate the role of the profession, creating opportunities to elevate your personal growth and to grow the profession, unlike before.
As technology continues to evolve, the value of accountants will increasingly lie in our ability to apply judgment, build trust, solve complex problems, and provide strategic insight. Those are qualities that technology can support but not replace. This is an exciting time to redefine what it means to be a trusted advisor.
I'm also passionate about showcasing the impact our profession has on innovation. In Boston, where the life sciences ecosystem is thriving, I have the opportunity to help build and grow Crowe's presence while supporting companies that are developing therapies and technologies that improve lives. Through thought leadership, industry conferences, board service, and community engagement, I want to highlight not only the work we're doing, but also the important role accounting plays in helping these organizations succeed.
Recognition like this provides another platform to share that message. I hope it encourages more people—especially the next generation of professionals—to see accounting not simply as a compliance function, but as a career built on leadership, collaboration, innovation, and purpose.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Professionally, I value trust, authenticity, and service. I'm passionate about building meaningful relationships and helping strengthen Boston's life sciences ecosystem by connecting people, organizations, and ideas. At Crowe, one of my priorities is growing our presence in the local market and demonstrating the value we bring to innovative companies throughout every stage of their growth. My involvement with organizations such as the Termeer Institute and Life Science Cares Boston reflects that commitment and provides opportunities to support the broader community while elevating the accounting profession as a trusted partner in innovation.
I also believe it's important to be visible and engaged. Whether through thought leadership, speaking at industry conferences, mentoring future leaders, or sharing insights on LinkedIn, I want to help people better understand the critical role accounting plays in advancing businesses, strengthening governance, and ultimately supporting scientific innovation.
Personally, my greatest priority is the life I've built with my husband, who is my best friend, and our four dogs, who bring endless joy to our lives. We recently moved to Vermont, where we enjoy spending time outdoors on our property, hiking, staying active, and appreciating the simplicity of nature. That balance keeps me grounded and reminds me that success isn't defined only by professional achievements—it's also about investing in the people and experiences that bring purpose and fulfillment.
After nearly two decades in public accounting, I've learned that loving what you do truly matters. When your work aligns with your values and you're surrounded by people who inspire you, you're able to bring your best self to every opportunity, both professionally and personally.
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