The Quarterly Download: Live (formerly the MACPA Town Hall)

Rebekah (Brown) Olson, CPA, is the CEO of the Maryland Association of CPAs and an influential figure in the accounting profession, recognized as one of Accounting Today's Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting for 2022.

Joining the MACPA in 2012, Rebekah assumed the position of Manager of Membership Development and Engagement in 2014. In 2018, she was appointed Director of Development, where she served on the leadership team steering the association through the complex challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and the departure of longstanding CEO Tom Hood.

Passionate about the future of the accounting profession, Rebekah is a sought-after speaker who frequently shares her insights on professional trends and opportunities. As a certified facilitator, she has guided numerous organizations, both in the United States and Canada, in the strategic planning process.

Rebekah's contributions have garnered recognition from various prestigious entities. CPA Practice Advisor recognized her as a top thought leader under 40 in the CPA profession in 2017, 2019, and 2020. In 2019, she was honored with the President's Award by the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Baltimore Chapter for her community service. Additionally, Rebekah was named a Maryland Daily Record Leading Women Honoree in 2020.

Rebekah holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, dual specializing in Accounting and Sports Management, from The Max M. Fisher School of Business at The Ohio State University, which she earned in 2009. She obtained her CPA designation in 2011. After gaining invaluable experience at a Top 100 firm, Rebekah decided to leave public accounting and leverage her talents and experiences to work on behalf of the profession at the Maryland Association of CPAs.

Senior Manager - Emerging Professionals Initiatives - AICPA & CIMA

Lexi Weber is a dynamic Certified Public Accountant in New York State with an extensive background in auditing, transaction advisory services, and leadership & professional development. Currently, she serves as Senior Manager for Emerging Professionals Initiatives at AICPA & CIMA, following a near-decade tenure at Tronconi Segarra & Associates, LLP, where she most recently held the roles of Audit Manager and Chair of the firm's Leadership Academy.

During her tenure as Chair, Lexi led group sessions and provided individual coaching on leadership and professional development, with an emphasis on servant leadership. She graduated summa cum laude from the University at Buffalo, earning both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Accounting.

In recognition of her contributions to the field, Lexi was appointed to the SUNY University at Buffalo School of Management's Accounting Advisory Council in 2024. She has been celebrated as a 2025 CPA Practice Advisor 40 Under 40 Honoree, a 2025 Buffalo Business First's 30 Under 30 Honoree, a 2024 Nominee for Ignition’s Top 50 Women in Accounting, and an Emerging Leader in 2023 by the New York State Society of CPAs. Lexi is an alumna of the AICPA's 2023 Leadership Academy.

A passionate advocate for professional development within the CPA community, Lexi is actively involved with the New York State Society of CPAs, serving on both the Education Committee and the Career Opportunities in the Accounting Profession Program for the Buffalo Chapter. In 2024, she won the Visionaries of the Year Campaign for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Western New York, raising $113,866 to support the fight against blood cancer. Lexi also serves on the Leadership Committee for the Society’s Visionaries of the Year Campaign and is a dedicated Big Sister with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western New York.

Janice Stucke, CPA comes to CREW Network with over 15-years of expertise in accounting, transforming financial systems, and strategic financial management. Most recently she worked as CFO at Achieving the Dream, Inc., a prominent 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the community college network, in which she spearheaded their digital financial transformation.

As a lifelong innovator, Janice has led numerous digital transformations in order to improve financial reporting timelines, internal controls management, and overall data management capabilities.  In her current role she leads accounting and finance and will be focusing on improving financial management systems and bettering strategic insights.

Prior to becoming an accountant, Janice spent 10-years managing refugee programs in the U.S. and abroad, which included living in East Africa, East Asia, and Southeast Asia.  Janice is on numerous boards including the AICPA's CFO Planning Committee, the Maryland CPA Society (MACPA) and, also Co-chairs the Advisory Board for CFOLC-Baltimore.  When not working or serving her profession, Janice is a competitive triathlete in Ironman competitions.

Savedra N. Scott, CPA, CGMA, CrFA, is the founder and president of Savvy Financial Solutions, a CPA-led firm specializing in accounting and financial services for nonprofits, business owners, and service-based organizations. She is passionate about helping clients better understand their financials, streamline their accounting processes, and make informed business decisions with confidence.

Savedra’s experience includes transitioning organizations from manual to digital accounting systems, automating accounting transactions and processes, identifying and correcting financial errors, and providing accounting education and support. She is also a QuickBooks® ProAdvisor and holds a Forensic Accounting Certificate.

Savedra earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from American University, a Master of Science in Accounting from George Washington University, and an MBA from Frostburg State University. She is actively involved in the accounting profession and has served in leadership with the Maryland Association of CPAs.