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"Rachel's integrity, intelligence, and commitment to the well-being of all make her someone I would jump to work with again any chance I got."

Maria Rosales,

Executive Director of FaithAction International

About Rachel

I help organizations turn their data into strategic decisions and funding that advance justice for children, youth, and families.

 

I bring research expertise built over 20 years—with the practical focus that comes from knowing how hard it is to serve communities well with limited resources.

 

When I'm not consulting, I can be found podcasting, singing, reading, or wrangling my three kids.

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Career

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PhD, Psychology

Community & Developmental

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Tenured Professor Department Chair Endowed Chair

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​International Program Co-Founder

Oaxaca de Juarez, Mexico​​

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4th-generation Spanish speaker (Advanced)

Award-winning speaker, podcaster, & media guest

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What drives my work

My justice focus isn't an add-on to my consulting.

It's why I do it.

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I have a dry sense of humor but a serious purpose: I try to do my part to heal the world.

 

As I design your program evaluation and analyze your data, I'm thinking about the communities you serve and the systemic changes that expand opportunities for children, youth, and families.

Questions? Want to chat?

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