About Our Team of Tax Consultants & Compliance Experts
Our highest purpose is to be a haven for public accounting professionals who will not sacrifice their personal happiness for their professional ambition or vice-versa. We focus on fostering an inclusive, inspiring, and supportive culture not often found in traditional public accounting firms, which is part of what makes our team so successful.
Our client relationships are born out of genuine care for the well-being of our team and partners. We aim to approach even the most challenging situations with understanding and compassion.
Meet Our Team of Tax Consultants
DANA BORYS, CPA, MST
CEO, Founder
Aura Advisors CEO and founder Dana Borys has over 20 years of public accounting experience with a specialization in corporate tax services for cannabis, technology, life sciences, and consumer business companies.
Over the years, Dana has built a broad foundation by advising companies with entity structuring, tax provisions, ASC 740-10 analysis, state and local income and sales tax nexus, federal and state tax incentives, and inventory costing methodologies. She consults with individual clients on their long-term goals and maximizing their equity-based compensation.
CORY CARROLL, CPA, MSBA
Principal
As a licensed CPA in California for nearly 25 years, Cory Carroll has extensive public accounting experience working closely with companies to identify their accounting, tax, and financial needs to execute a plan of action.
Cory’s technical expertise includes corporate and individual tax compliance, tax minimization strategies, entity selection, R&D credit consulting, exit strategy planning, and consulting on M&As.
SARA RABY, CPA
Principal
Sara Raby is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the State of California with over 20 years of public accounting experience. She specializes in working with individuals and their closely held businesses.
Throughout her career, Sara has worked with many individuals on their federal and multi-state tax filings, IRC Section 1031 exchange calculations, and identifying tax planning opportunities for self-employed individuals.
CHRISTINE ABELLERA-PHAM, CPA, MST
Supervisor
Christine Abellera-Pham is a tax advisor from the Bay Area with over a decade of public accounting experience. She spent her first two years as an auditor of both private and publicly traded companies for a Big Four Firm. Christine then spent eleven years as a tax advisor for a large national firm where she focused on complicated high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and foreign tax filings, as well as quarterly and year-end tax planning.
CHERYL SAROUKHANOFF, CPA
Supervisor
Cheryl Saroukhanoff is a licensed CPA in the State of California with over a decade of experience in business, specializing in financial management. After making a successful career transition into tax advisory, she brings a strong business perspective and a strategic mindset to her work.
Since joining Aura Advisors in Fall 2023, Cheryl has been committed to delivering thoughtful, client-centered solutions.
NAZ NASSERI, E.A.
Senior Tax Associate
Naz Nasseri joined Aura Advisors in the Spring of 2021 as an Executive Assistant, bringing with her more than a decade of experience in the accounting industry. Before joining Aura, she held various roles at a local CPA firm, where she supported day-to-day operations and contributed to process improvements that enhanced team efficiency and client service.
In 2024, Naz transitioned into a Tax Associate role, where she supports individual and business clients through all phases of the tax preparation process. Her background in operations, combined with her growing technical expertise, allows her to approach tax work with both precision and efficiency.
SELENA WANG, CPA
Senior TAX ASSOCIATE
Selena Wang brings a strong foundation in public accounting to Aura Advisors, having spent the first three and a half years of her career with a Big Four firm. She supported public and private corporations by analyzing complex tax matters and assisting with federal, state, and international tax compliance, provisions, and audits.
Selena earned her CPA license in California in 2025 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting & Information Systems.
JENNY SARGIS, MST
TAX ASSOCIATE
Jenny Sargis brings more than 15 years of accounting and tax experience to the team. She began her career as a project accountant and controller in the mortgage and real estate sector before launching her own business as a fractional controller, serving clients in the cannabis, automotive, restaurant, legal, and real estate industries.
Jenny holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting and a Master of Science in Taxation.
Throughout her career, she has trained and mentored bookkeepers and managed complex clean-up projects. With extensive experience preparing business taxes for small companies, Jenny understands the unique challenges entrepreneurs and business owners face and is committed to helping them succeed.
EDSON VELASQUEZ
senior tax associate
Edson Velasquez offers a strong background in tax and public accounting, with three years of experience at a Big 4 accounting firm. Throughout his career, he has developed expertise in tax compliance, technical research, and client service, working through complex tax matters and helping clients navigate changing requirements. He is recognized for his attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to provide practical and thoughtful solutions. His professional experience has strengthened his ability to manage challenging projects, collaborate with teams, and apply technical knowledge to real-world business needs.
Outside of work, Edson enjoys spending time with family, the outdoors, and cheering on his niece and nephew at soccer games.
CHRISTINA GARCIA
TAX ASSOCIATE
Christina Garcia brings a diverse background in business management and tax accounting to Aura Advisors. Prior to joining the firm, she spent six years at a business management firm supporting high-net-worth individuals and business clients with financial and operational needs. She also has two years of experience in public accounting, focusing on tax preparation, research, and compliance. Christina earned her Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in Accounting from UCLA. She has successfully passed all four sections of the CPA exam and is currently completing the remaining educational requirements for CPA licensure in California.
GABRIELA NAVARRO
Tax Associate
Gabriela Navarro joined Aura Advisors in June 2026. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Accountancy – Professional Accountancy with a Minor in Finance. Gabriela has supported research and tax compliance engagements for Corporations, Partnerships and High Net Worth Individuals. She is currently pursuing her CPA License and continues to expand her technical tax knowledge while supporting clients with thoughtful and detail-oriented services.
AUDRIE STROUD
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Audrie Stroud is an Executive Assistant at Aura Advisors, bringing 12 years of corporate management experience to the team. She joined Aura in 2025, where her background includes managing large-scale projects, ensuring company goals are met, and serving as the primary point of contact for over 10 employees.
CHLOE SINNING
INTERN
Chloe Sinning is a Tax Intern at Aura Advisors and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Accounting at California Lutheran University, with an expected graduation date of May 2027.
Before joining Aura Advisors, she completed tax internships with Eckberg Power LLC and HCVT LLP, gaining experience supporting tax compliance, tax research, and return preparation for a variety of clients. As she enters her senior year, she continues to build her technical tax knowledge and professional experience while pursuing a career in public accounting.