Assistant Director
EY
Rachel Russell, an assistant director at EY, is the driving force behind the firm’s “Entrepreneur Of The Year” program in Los Angeles. From securing partnerships that elevate the program to ensuring the annual gala runs seamlessly, she is the operational engine behind one of the most prestigious entrepreneurship platforms. Russell’s marketing and event activation work has created millions in the pipeline, generated significant revenue and reached thousands of new stakeholders – all behind the scenes. Even if it’s not immediately visible, her mark of excellence is on every aspect of the program, and she has elevated the EY Los Angeles brand to new heights.
Words To Describe Them: Thoughtful, meticulous, creative, ambitious, results-oriented, connector
From the Indispensable: “I want to lift up amazing entrepreneurs and help them share their stories with the world, because, ultimately, their stories are the stories of L.A. In that way, I see Entrepreneur Of The Year as a way to lift up our whole city and celebrate the creativity that makes Los Angeles a one-of-a-kind place.”