Rachel Reilly is the Founder of Aces & Archers, a strategic advisory and consulting firm focused on addressing socioeconomic inequality by reimagining traditional models for economic growth and private investing. Aces & Archers works with clients such as the Milken Institute, Council of Development Finance Agencies, Economic Innovation Group (EIG), Opportunity Finance Network, Start Co., and the Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority to support federal, state, and local implementation of COVID-19 relief funding, and devise strategies to attract private investment in distressed communities and underrepresented businesses. Rachel previously served as the Director of Impact Strategy at EIG where she led the organization’s work to support communities, policymakers and investors catalyzing sustainable economic growth in Opportunity Zones across the nation. Prior to EIG, Rachel was the Director of Impact Investing at Enterprise Community Partners where she expanded community investment opportunities by leading Enterprise’s $100 million debt offering – the Impact Note – as well as policy and advocacy activities related to impact investing. Rachel has a Master’s in Real Estate Development from the University of Maryland, and served two terms as an elected representative in Washington, D.C. She is a founding member of OZ Works Group’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee, and currently serves on the Social Impact Advisory Board of RevOZ.
