Rachel Tressy, CPA, CIA, CRMA of Voya Financial, Inc. Honored with Jack Brooks Leadership Award

We are delighted to announce that Rachel Tressy, Executive Vice President and Chief Auditor at Voya Financial, is the recipient of this year's Jack Brooks Leadership Award and will be honored at the 2026 CTCPA Annual Meeting.

Rachel Tressy exemplifies what it means to be a dedicated leader, mentor, and advocate for others. Over the years, she has risen through the volunteer ranks of the CTCPA with unwavering commitment, serving first on the Nominating Committee, then on the Advisory Council, and most recently on our Audit Committee and the Board of Directors, where she is completing her two-year term.

Rachel is Executive Vice President and Chief Auditor for Voya Financial, Inc., a leading retirement, employee benefits, and investment management company.

In that role, she has been an invaluable voice for CTCPA members working in business and industry within our organization. She is known for her openness, generosity with her time, and willingness to share her expertise. Whether answering questions, offering thoughtful guidance, or speaking up to provide perspective, she consistently helps strengthen our community.

Rachel is also a powerful example of a leader who lifts others up. She has been an instrumental member of our Women’s Awards planning committee over the last several years; when a keynote speaker fell ill days before the program, Rachel immediately stepped up to the plate. She led an inspiring fireside chat with our emcee with very little preparation time, and her thoughtful reflections and authentic message resonated deeply with attendees.

Beyond the CTPCA, Rachel’s commitment to empowering women and girls is evident in her service on the Board of Directors for Grace Academy, an all-girls, tuition-free middle school in Hartford. Each year, she sponsors students from the school to attend the Women’s Awards program so they can see strong female leadership in action and envision the possibilities for their own futures.

Through both her words and her actions, Rachel Tressy embodies the values of leadership, mentorship, and service. She is deeply committed to supporting and empowering women at every stage, from middle school students just beginning to dream about their futures to professionals navigating leadership in their careers.