About Rachel

I am a social entrepreneur, corporate executive, and certified public accountant. Throughout my extensive career in finance, business management and public accounting, I have founded, led, and served organizations that deliver meaningful social impact.

Beginning my service as Treasurer for International Arts & Philanthropy Foundation (IAPF) in June 2020 and serving the organization in that role until June 2023; IAPF is a nonprofit organization that through collaborative partnerships is creating groundbreaking change throughout the world. In addition to my role with IAPF, I am also the founder and President of Create Impact, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose partners share a belief in the power of collaboration to create change, while also working to globally combat social injustice. In addition, I am also the founder of Always in the Club Foundation, made up of former mouseketeers with a desire to create change. Through these innovative organizations and partnerships, I hope to make the world a better place.

From 2015 to 2023, I have also been the President and Founder of Carlsen Financial, a public accounting firm located in Sherman Oaks, California. This organization created an accessible, virtual, financial network designed around my vision to create the "Firm of the Future". While providing financial planning services, insurance services, CFO services, bookkeeping and tax preparation, I have been able to open the doors to socially conscious entrepreneurs and business owners like never before, with access to a full suite of financial services in one place, facilitated and led by a Certified Public Accountant, licensed in insurance and securities, and able to assist with a financial plan. This network of the future provides a high-tech solution to fast-paced entrepreneurs who need assistance with the administrative structure of their organizations.

I have also been a Principal at Carlsen Partners LLP from 2018 through 2023, a leader and visionary in business consulting and strategy in the greater Los Angeles area.

I am currently serving as Treasurer or Board Member for the following nonprofit charitable organizations, including, but not limited to; Mothers of the Amazon, The Brightside Charitable Foundation, Create Impact, Always in the Club Foundation, Koolspot Foundation and Hangry Planet. 

With a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accounting degrees from University of Nevada Las Vegas, I have been featured as a guest speaker on social entrepreneurism and diversity amongst my professional network and fellow organizations; I pride myself on being a mentor to young people and the future business leaders and socially conscious entrepreneurs of America.

In May 2023, I was honored to receive an Outstanding Achievement Award from The Los Angeles Tribune, for my Outstanding Excellence in Leadership.