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Women‑Powered Professionals

As a proudly women‑owned and women‑operated firm, we bring a fresh perspective to the tax and advisory world—one rooted in collaboration, precision, and a commitment to lifting others as we grow. Our all‑women team blends deep technical expertise with a client‑first approach, creating a supportive, detail‑driven environment where every client feels seen, heard, and genuinely cared for. We’re redefining what professional tax service can look like by leading with integrity, clarity, and the strength of women working together.

Our Team

Clare S. Vazin, CPA, MsTax, MSIRE

Tax Principal

Clare Vazin is a Certified Public Accountant with extensive experience in both tax and accounting. She holds a Master's degree in Taxation and a Master's in International Real Estate, enabling her to navigate complex tax scenarios and provide specialized advice, particularly in real estate taxation and small business operations. Clare enjoys working closely with small businesses and is a versatile advisor with experience across various entity types.

Clare lives in San Marcos, CA, and is a mom of two boys, Cyrus and Maisam. In her free time, she loves spending quality time with her boys, supporting their artistic endeavors, and traveling for their martial arts competitions.

Rebecca M. Williams, EA

Tax Director

Rebecca Williams is an Enrolled Agent and has worked in public accounting since 2007, serving clients across the country with a focus on clarity, integrity, and long‑term partnership. Her experience spans small businesses, large corporations, and ultra‑high‑net‑worth families, with specialized expertise in passthrough entities, real‑estate‑focused companies, and complex multi‑family‑owned groups. Although based in North Carolina, Rebecca has supported clients from California, Hawaii, and many places in between for the majority of her career.

Rebecca is deeply committed to community service and nonprofit engagement. She serves on the Board of Directors for The Uisge Foundation and is the Treasurer and a Board Member for Corvettes of Sandhills. Within her local church, she serves on a standing committee and is preparing to step into leadership of a long‑standing small group, continuing the work of its prior leader after 21 years of service.

Her commitment to youth, education, and community wellness extends through sponsorships with her local PTA, local First Tee, and Racing for ALS, where she and her family have been involved for several years.

Rebecca lives in West End, NC, with her husband, Zach, and their daughter, Laneya. She enjoys caring for her animals, gardening, crocheting, and cooking. After spending most of her life in the Arizona desert, she still finds joy in stepping outside to appreciate the vibrant life and fresh air among the Carolina pines.

Cora Tran

Firm Administrator

Cora Tran has been a dedicated professional in public accounting, working with Jeff Hughes since 2019. At Vazin & Williams, she plays a crucial role in managing the firm's day-to-day operations, including client management, billing, and payments.

Cora lives in San Diego, CA with her three children. In her spare time, she loves reading and taking coastal walks. Recently, she has discovered a new hobby in boxing, which she enjoys for its health benefits.

Karen Watson

Senior Tax Manager

Karen Watson has been a tax professional since 2015, focusing primarily on preparing individual tax returns for clients with multiple pass-through entities, investments, rentals and exchanges. Prior to working in the tax field, Karen held various positions in finance and real estate.