Brooke Gardner, CPA, CISSP, CCSFP

Senior Manager, Wipfli Advisory LLC

Brooke Gardner is a senior manager in Wipfli's Risk Advisory Services practice with 25 years of experience helping healthcare and technology organizations strengthen security, achieve compliance objectives and prepare for independent assessments. She specializes in HITRUST services, guiding clients through readiness projects and validated e1, i1 and r2 assessments to help them build confidence in their control environments and demonstrate their commitment to security and privacy.

Brooke works closely with executive leadership, compliance teams and technology stakeholders to navigate complex regulatory and assurance requirements, including HITRUST, HIPAA, SOC 2 and PCI. She helps organizations identify and address control gaps, improve audit readiness and develop practical, sustainable compliance programs that align security requirements with business objectives.

Known for her collaborative and results-driven approach, Brooke serves as both a trusted advisor and engagement leader throughout the assessment lifecycle. Clients value her ability to simplify complex requirements, streamline certification efforts and provide actionable guidance that helps accelerate certification timelines while strengthening their overall security posture. Her experience enables organizations to approach audits and compliance initiatives with confidence while supporting long-term operational and business goals.

Credentials

• CPA
• CISSP
• CCSFP
• CHQP
• CISA
• CIA
• CITP
• CHC
• QSA
• ISO27001 Lead Auditor
• ISO42001 Lead Auditor

Professional memberships and activities

• ISACA
• ISC2
• IIA
• HCCA
• AICPA