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, the first of its kind full-service GOP 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. Prior to Engage, Riley worked directly with clients and advertising partners at Independent Journal Review, a conservative American news and opinion website, and America Rising, which combined research and tracking on Democratic candidates. Riley is co-chair of Women in Government Relation’s Telecom, Technology, and IP Task Force.