Rebecca Edelston Skoryanc

Head of Operations and Strategy

Rebecca serves as the Head of Operations and Strategy at WestExec Advisors and has been with the firm since its founding in 2017. As Head of Operations and Strategy, she leads the firm’s business operations and long-term strategy, overseeing everything from finance and talent to systems, processes, and day-to-day execution. Rebecca’s focus is on building strong teams, efficient operations, and scalable infrastructure so WestExec can continue to deliver best in class service to its clients.

Rebecca has previously served in various research, communications, program, and management roles at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), Center for Naval Analyses, and the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.

Rebecca holds a master’s degree in Security Policy Studies from the George Washington University, and a bachelor’s degree from Tufts University in International Relations and Middle Eastern Studies. She lives in Fairfax, VA with her husband and two young children.