Cassandra Nelson

Cassandra Nelson is a seasoned compliance leader with extensive expertise in regulatory oversight, risk management, and corporate governance, bringing a proven track record of safeguarding organizations against financial, legal, and reputational risk. With a distinguished background as an Economist at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Cassandra developed a specialization in Section 482 of the Internal Revenue Code, which governs transfer pricing and the allocation of income and expenses among related entities.

At the IRS, Cassandra provided expert economic and financial analysis to ensure that foreign corporations conducting business in the United States complied with Section 482 regulations. She examined intercompany pricing policies to determine whether they reflected true arm’s-length standards or were artificially structured to shift profits and minimize U.S. tax liability. These responsibilities required not only technical mastery of tax law and global accounting practices but also the ability to lead investigative teams, collaborate with attorneys, accountants, and economists, and guide stakeholders toward corrective actions that aligned with regulatory expectations. Cassandra’s leadership in this role sharpened her ability to manage professional teams, foster collaboration across disciplines, and drive consensus in complex, high-stakes environments.

In addition to her regulatory career, Cassandra is an accomplished entrepreneur and real estate investor. Over a span of five years, she founded and built a thriving real estate business, acquiring approximately 60 apartment units and houses across Washington, DC, and the Maryland suburbs. Managing this large and diverse portfolio required her to assemble and lead property management teams, establish strong partnerships with lenders, contractors, and regulators, and implement rigorous compliance and internal control systems. Her success as a business owner demonstrates her capacity to balance growth with compliance, oversee risk management, and build cohesive teams dedicated to operational excellence.

Cassandra’s academic foundation further reinforces her commitment to leadership and global perspective. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business, with an emphasis on microeconomics, from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. While completing her degree, she spent her summers interning with the Department of the Navy in Crystal City, VA, where she gained early exposure to federal operations, structured accountability, and disciplined organizational culture. She went on to pursue graduate studies in international affairs at George Washington University in Washington, DC, and the University of Maryland, College Park, MD, broadening her understanding of international regulatory environments, cross-border business dynamics, and global risk frameworks.

By combining her IRS regulatory expertise, entrepreneurial achievements, and academic training with a proven record of managing people and partnerships, Cassandra offers a rare dual perspective to compliance leadership. She is uniquely equipped to strengthen internal controls, reduce regulatory exposure, and foster cultures of integrity and accountability. As a Chief Compliance Officer, she brings not only technical and operational expertise but also the leadership capacity to guide organizations and their people through today’s complex and global business environment.

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