Rachel Applegate

Rachel Applegate, CPA, currently serves as the Director of Accounting at Food52, a position held since March 2020, where responsibilities include overseeing accounting processes, treasury operations, and financial presentations. Previous experience includes roles as Accounting Manager at ShopRunner and Senior Accountant at General Assembly, where significant contributions involved implementing accounting policies, managing month-end close processes, and interfacing with auditors. Early career experience at Borderfree and L&H Business Consulting included assistance in IPO preparations, financial reporting, and tax return preparations. Rachel Applegate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting from Loyola University Maryland, earned in May 2011.