Rachel is the inaugural CEO of IntermediaryEd, the provisional name for a new foundation created from the sale of ACT, Inc that aims to help people prepare for and thrive in uplifting careers. Rachel and the Board are currently building the foundation and look forward to formally introducing it in the future.
Most recently, Rachel served as the Executive Director and co-founder of the Families and Workers Fund, a coalition of 20 philanthropies working together to help end poverty in the U.S. and improve economic mobility through uplifting careers. She established the organization from its inception, growing it to $135 million in pooled funding and directing its work that helped improve career opportunities for 1.3 million people and economic security for over 4.5 million children and adults living in or near poverty. Previously, Rachel served at the Ford Foundation and Rockefeller Foundation. Earlier, she worked in impact investing and global development/humanitarian response.
Rachel’s insights have been featured in publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Fortune. She regularly speaks about philanthropy, workforce development, and economic mobility, including at the Federal Reserve, Fast Company Innovation Festival, Aspen Ideas Festival, the United Nations, and the White House. She is a Presidential Leadership Scholar and was recognized by The New York Times as a DealBook “Groundbreaker.” Rachel serves on the U.S. News & World Report Advisory Committee for its “Best Places to Work” rankings and on the Stonewall Community Foundation’s Board of Directors, where she was the first woman elected as Board President. She holds a Master’s Degree from Yale University and brings lived experience to her work.