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Rachel Dresen

Senior Director of Congressional & Political Affairs, AICPA & CIMA

Rachel Dresen is a Senior Director of Congressional and Political Affairs at AICPA & CIMA, a position she has held since 2013. In this role, she is responsible for advocating on behalf of the accounting profession before Congress and the Administration. 

Prior to joining the AICPA, Rachel worked for Members in the U.S. House of Representatives for nearly ten years. In that capacity, she served as the Legislative Director to Congressman Ron DeSantis (FL-06), a member of the House Judiciary Committee, and previous to that was the Legislative Director to Congressman Ben Quayle (AZ-03), also a member of the House Judiciary Committee. In these positions she managed all legislative issues, oversaw legislative staff and handled the Judiciary Committee portfolio and financial services portfolio, among others. She has also worked on legislative issues for Congressman Jeff Flake (AZ-06) and Congressman Chris Cannon (UT-03). 

Rachel worked in the Independent Expenditures division at the National Republican Congressional Committee in Washington, DC, during the 2010 election cycle. In this capacity, she was responsible for legislative analysis, approving legislative and political accuracy and translating research into sound bites used in political advertisements.


Appearances

  • Thumbnail for The Insider's Look at Washington
    Identification
    51
    Date
    June 7, 2016
    This session will describe the political landscape in Washington and the upcoming elections in November as well as current legislative proposals and regulatory issues, all with a keen emphasis on the potential impact on the accounting profession…

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Rachel Dresen
    Senior Director of Congressional & Political Affairs, AICPA & CIMA
    Speaker Image for Diana Deem
    Diana H. Deem, CPA, CGMA
    Director, Congressional and Political Affairs, AICPA
    $2900
    Standard Price
  • Thumbnail for Welcome, followed by Advocacy Update & Exploring Mindfulness and Well-being with a CPA
    Identification
    EBPAAT05
    Date
    May 5, 2020
    Join the AICPA staff for an update on AICPA’s advocacy efforts and election outlook followed by a presentation on mindfulness and the practicality of it in everyone’s life, even EBP professionals during this 2020 filing season!

    Facilitator

    Speaker Image for Chip Harris
    Partner, RubinBrown LLP

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Tricia VanVliet
    Manager - Product Management & Development - PA, Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
    Speaker Image for Rachel Dresen
    Senior Director of Congressional & Political Affairs, AICPA & CIMA
    Speaker Image for Lauren Pfingstag
    Director - Congressional & Political Affairs, Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
    $4900
    Standard Price
  • Thumbnail for Advocacy Update (All Tracks)
    Identification
    ENG2345
    Date
    June 8, 2023
    An overview of federal profession issues including legislative and regulatory actions…

    Speaker

    Speaker Image for Rachel Dresen
    Senior Director of Congressional & Political Affairs, AICPA & CIMA
    $4900
    Standard Price
  • Thumbnail for Briefing for Capitol Hill Visits
    Identification
    SPC2306
    Date
    May 24, 2023

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Rachel Dresen
    Senior Director of Congressional & Political Affairs, AICPA & CIMA
    Speaker Image for Kate Kiley
    Director - Congressional & Political Affairs, AICPA & CIMA
    Speaker Image for Lauren Pfingstag
    Director - Congressional & Political Affairs, Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
  • Thumbnail for AICPA Town Hall Live
    Identification
    DCPA2430
    Date
    December 11, 2024
    Live from Digital CPA, the award-winning AICPA Town Hall Series is the profession’s resource for timely and critical information which includes real-time interpretation and analysis, along with a broader discussion on strategies and capabilities to drive long-term success…

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Erik Asgeirsson
    President & CEO, CPA.com
    Speaker Image for Lisa Simpson
    Lisa Simpson, CPA, CGMA
    VP - Firm Services, AICPA & CIMA
    Speaker Image for Lexy Kessler
    Lexy Kessler, CPA, CGMA
    Vice Chairman | Mid-Atlantic Regional Leader & Partner, AICPA & CIMA Board of Directors; Aprio, LLP
    Speaker Image for Avani Desai
    Avani Desai, CPA, CISSP, CISA, CIPP, CCSK
    Chief Executive Officer, Schellman
    Speaker Image for Rachel Dresen
    Senior Director of Congressional & Political Affairs, AICPA & CIMA
    Speaker Image for Pascal Finette
    Co-founder, be radical Group
    $4900
    Standard Price
  • Thumbnail for Legislative, Regulatory and Political Update
    Identification
    FC2416
    Date
    October 24, 2024

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Mark Peterson
    Executive Vice President, Advocacy, AICPA
    Speaker Image for Rachel Dresen
    Senior Director of Congressional & Political Affairs, AICPA & CIMA

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