Riley Bechdel

Riley Bechdel is an accomplished public affairs professional driven by her passion to deliver real-world results for her clients. With a decade of experience, Riley has led digital teams to support Fortune 500, advocacy organizations, and trade associations facing federal and state policy challenges. Her track record includes clients across a wide array of industries – most notably healthcare, technology, and energy – and across a diverse set of complex issues. 

Prior to joining Rational360, Riley was the first female and new equity partner in over a decade at Engage, a full-service digital and public affairs agency. At Engage, she led the digital strategy, paid advertising, and project management teams, focusing on delivering a best-in-class client experience. After a long-running partnership, Forbes Tate Partners acquired Engage in 2022, during which time Riley continued to mentor and lead the digital team. Riley currently serves as co-chair of Women in Government Relation’s Telecom, Technology, and IP Task Force.