Rachel Russell

Rachel Russell is an award-winning event marketer, creating and executing memorable experiences for attendees. She leads the Entrepreneur Of The Year® Greater Los Angeles program, which recognizes business leaders in 145 cities and 60 countries throughout the world. Past winners include the CEOs of Blaze Pizza, LAFC, Patagonia, Riot Games, Therabody, and Trader Joe's. As the Assistant Director, Brand, Marketing & Communications at EY, Rachel is responsible for the firm's marketing strategy and brand recognition in the Los Angeles market.  

Prior to joining EY, Rachel spent 7 years at Deloitte, collaborating with the West Region Managing Partner on corporate sponsorships, live events, and partnerships with global brands. During the pandemic, she spearheaded the transition from in-person to virtual events, delivering a first-class client experience and building brand eminence.

Rachel has received numerous accolades for her work in marketing and events. She was recognized by the Los Angeles Lakers as a Women's Business Award recipient and was on the 2024 Beverly Hills Living Forty Under 40 list. Other honors include Marketer of the Year by American Business Awards, Smart Women in Meetings Award, bronze Stevie Awards for Women in Business, BizBash 40 Under 40, Bizzabo Top Event Experience Leaders, and Top Event Marketers of North America.  

In her free time, Rachel serves on the Board of Directors for the nonprofit, Arts Bridging the Gap, and is writing a travel guidebook, titled 111 Places in Palm Springs That You Must Not Miss. She is Jury President for the Global Eventex Awards and was on the jury panel for Best of America Small Business Awards and Global Power Women Awards.

Rachel is a graduate of the USC Marshall School of Business and completed an Executive Education program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business. While at USC, she was selected for a Weekend with Warren Buffett, attending a Q&A session at Berkshire Hathaway and touring Buffett's businesses.