Bridwell, 40, joins the PCAOB after 12 years in the human resources department at PricewaterhouseCoopers. As Human Resources Geography Leader, U.S. Tax Practice, her role was to ensure a consistent implementation of human resources strategy for tax professionals across 52 offices and six regions nationally.

Before joining PricewaterhouseCoopers, Bridwell was the meetings and communications coordinator for the Greater Orlando Chamber of Commerce and a public relations representative with Martin Marietta Electronics & Missiles Group in Orlando, Florida.

"Sara's years of experience in staff development, performance management, and recruiting will be a tremendous asset to the PCAOB, especially during this important phase of hiring staff," said PCAOB Chairman William J. McDonough.