Rachael Kobida (Kuehn)
About Rachael Kobida (Kuehn)
Rachael Kobida (Kuehn) is the Senior Vice President of Strategic Finance at Talkiatry, with extensive experience in financial leadership and strategic initiatives.
Current Position at Talkiatry
Rachael Kobida (Kuehn) currently holds the position of Senior Vice President, Strategic Finance at Talkiatry. She started this role in 2023 and is based in New York, New York, where she works on-site. In her current capacity, Rachael is responsible for leading the strategic financial initiatives of the company, leveraging her expertise in business intelligence and financial leadership to support the organization's goals.
Previous Roles at Talkiatry
Before her current position, Rachael served as Director, Strategic Finance at Talkiatry from 2021 to 2023. In this role, she was instrumental in developing and implementing strategic financial initiatives that contributed to the growth of the organization. Her work involved a deep understanding of financial environments and the use of data analytics to support corporate objectives.
Experience at Conway MacKenzie (Acquired by Riveron)
Rachael worked at Conway MacKenzie, Inc. (acquired by Riveron) in Chicago, Illinois. She held the position of Director - Turnaround & Restructuring for 10 months in 2021 and was previously a Senior Associate - Turnaround & Restructuring from 2018 to 2020. In these roles, she focused on financial restructuring and turnaround strategies, providing key insights and leadership during periods of organizational change.
Background in Finance and Sabbatical Experience
Rachael Kobida (Kuehn) has a diverse background in finance, having worked as a Senior Financial Analyst at L'Oréal from 2015 to 2017 in Greater New York City Area. Additionally, she served in the Finance Development Program at AbbVie from 2014 to 2015. She also took a self-initiated sabbatical from 2017 to 2018, where she co-captained an offshore sailing voyage, showcasing her ability to thrive in dynamic and fast-paced environments.
Education and Technical Expertise
Rachael holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from the Wisconsin School of Business, with a focus on Finance, Investment & Banking, and International Business-Latin America Track. She also studied at the University of Buenos Aires. Her education has equipped her with the skills necessary for risk assessment, mitigation, and comprehensive financial leadership. Rachael excels in leveraging business intelligence to develop strategic initiatives and in cross-functional collaboration to drive growth.