About
Clarity, experience, and practical governance.
Blue Dragonfly Governance was founded to help organizations navigate the complex intersection of technology, risk, and governance. Our mission is to provide practical, experienced advisory services that help companies build strong control environments while enabling innovation and growth.
Mission
Governance that builds confidence.
We help growing organizations strengthen internal controls, improve audit readiness, and navigate technology risk with confidence—without adding unnecessary complexity.
As a boutique firm, we bring senior-level expertise and a hands-on approach that meets clients where they are, from pre-IPO readiness to cybersecurity maturity and responsible AI governance.
Approach
Risk-based and audit-ready.
We focus on what matters most—controls that reduce risk, stand up to scrutiny, and support sustainable growth.
Partnership
Collaborative and transparent.
We work closely with Finance, Internal Audit, and technology teams to create shared understanding and momentum.
Outcomes
Confidence without complexity.
Our goal is to help you move forward with confidence—improving readiness, maturity, and governance in a way that fits your organization.
Our team
Senior-level expertise, supported by a responsive team that keeps engagements organized and professional.
Karen Scott May
Founder and Principal Consultant
Karen Scott May is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Blue Dragonfly Governance, where she helps organizations strengthen technology governance, improve internal controls, and navigate complex audit and compliance demands with clarity and confidence.
She brings more than 25 years of enterprise technology experience and nearly a decade of leadership in IT audit, SOX, and technology risk within complex, regulated environments.
Brianna May-Smith
Business Operations Manager
Brianna supports the day-to-day operations of Blue Dragonfly Governance, helping ensure the business runs smoothly behind the scenes so client engagements remain organized, responsive, and professional.
Her role includes client communications, invoicing, scheduling, marketing support, website and social media upkeep, and coordination of administrative processes that keep the firm moving forward. With a strong eye for detail and a collaborative approach, Brianna plays an important role in creating a polished and positive client experience from kickoff through closeout.
Alix Davis
Summer IT Audit & Governance Intern
Alix joins Blue Dragonfly Governance as a Summer IT Audit & Governance Intern while studying at the University of Tennessee.
As an Innovative Transdisciplinary Studies major, Alix is building a unique academic foundation that combines artificial intelligence, AI applications in healthcare, and human-computer interaction. Having already completed coursework in human-computer interaction, Alix brings an especially thoughtful perspective on how people engage with emerging technologies.
At Blue Dragonfly Governance, Alix supports research, documentation, and analysis related to IT audit, governance, and technology risk, with a particular interest in the evolving relationship between innovation, usability, and responsible oversight.
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“Good governance should create confidence—not unnecessary complexity.”
Karen Scott May
Founder and Principal Consultant
Blue Dragonfly Governance