Rachel is the one you want in your organization when you’re striving for innovative teams that succeed through a balance of creativity, strategy, agility, and holistic wellness. I have had the privilege of working on her team at the Carleton Career Center in the past year and half, learning from her about what it means to be a leader who is truly committed to the success of the people you serve (professionally and personally) and the mission at hand. As a coach, Rachel has shared inspirational ideas, encouraged me to see new paths, boosted my confidence in my instincts, and consistently empowered me to move forward in ways that produced significant gains and improvements in my area. Rachel helps others be their best and in a way that is true to who they are. This holds for professional staff working with her as well as students and clientele she coaches along their career journeys. Rachel knows what is needed to achieve excellence. She champions the conditions that create diverse, thriving teams and communities: people who are curious and think outside of the box, conviction for the importance of open-mindedness when encountering divergent views and experiences, and vast networks of partners from continuous relationship-building. Rachel is always making strategic connections between ideas and people, and asking the right questions at the right time to keep the team not just moving, but moving in a way that is relevant to the present moment. This means the outputs of her team’s work are more effective and connected to audience needs. Rachel is also a joy to be around—whether it be her unfaltering presence with others, her vulnerability and self-awareness, or her humor and signature laugh that sparks smiles even down the hallway. I knew even before I took this position that it would be both a pleasure and honor to work with her, and that has surely held true. I have no doubt that she will continue to do great things and be an inspiration to others.

I had the pleasure of working with Rachel on the board of the Minnesota Private Colleges Career Consortium for several years, through my term as Chair of the organization, as well as hers. Rachel is a thoughtful, innovative, empathetic and flexible leader. Through the "COVID Years" we experienced many challenges, and Rachel handled the ambiguity with grace and fantastic problem solving. Our organization was comprised of staff from 17 different private colleges in the state, and served a very diverse group of students from those colleges. Rachel always had the best interests of students and staff in mind, and was an impartial and respectful leader. Though my time working with Rachel came to an end when I left the organization, I can honestly and wholeheartedly say I'd be thrilled to work with her again and would recommend anyone who is given the chance to do the same.

Rachel is the one you want in your organization when you’re striving for innovative teams that succeed through a balance of creativity, strategy, agility, and holistic wellness. I have had the privilege of working on her team at the Carleton Career Center in the past year and half, learning from her about what it means to be a leader who is truly committed to the success of the people you serve (professionally and personally) and the mission at hand. As a coach, Rachel has shared inspirational ideas, encouraged me to see new paths, boosted my confidence in my instincts, and consistently empowered me to move forward in ways that produced significant gains and improvements in my area. Rachel helps others be their best and in a way that is true to who they are. This holds for professional staff working with her as well as students and clientele she coaches along their career journeys. Rachel knows what is needed to achieve excellence. She champions the conditions that create diverse, thriving teams and communities: people who are curious and think outside of the box, conviction for the importance of open-mindedness when encountering divergent views and experiences, and vast networks of partners from continuous relationship-building. Rachel is always making strategic connections between ideas and people, and asking the right questions at the right time to keep the team not just moving, but moving in a way that is relevant to the present moment. This means the outputs of her team’s work are more effective and connected to audience needs. Rachel is also a joy to be around—whether it be her unfaltering presence with others, her vulnerability and self-awareness, or her humor and signature laugh that sparks smiles even down the hallway. I knew even before I took this position that it would be both a pleasure and honor to work with her, and that has surely held true. I have no doubt that she will continue to do great things and be an inspiration to others.

I had the pleasure of working with Rachel on the board of the Minnesota Private Colleges Career Consortium for several years, through my term as Chair of the organization, as well as hers. Rachel is a thoughtful, innovative, empathetic and flexible leader. Through the "COVID Years" we experienced many challenges, and Rachel handled the ambiguity with grace and fantastic problem solving. Our organization was comprised of staff from 17 different private colleges in the state, and served a very diverse group of students from those colleges. Rachel always had the best interests of students and staff in mind, and was an impartial and respectful leader. Though my time working with Rachel came to an end when I left the organization, I can honestly and wholeheartedly say I'd be thrilled to work with her again and would recommend anyone who is given the chance to do the same.

Rachel is the one you want in your organization when you’re striving for innovative teams that succeed through a balance of creativity, strategy, agility, and holistic wellness. I have had the privilege of working on her team at the Carleton Career Center in the past year and half, learning from her about what it means to be a leader who is truly committed to the success of the people you serve (professionally and personally) and the mission at hand. As a coach, Rachel has shared inspirational ideas, encouraged me to see new paths, boosted my confidence in my instincts, and consistently empowered me to move forward in ways that produced significant gains and improvements in my area. Rachel helps others be their best and in a way that is true to who they are. This holds for professional staff working with her as well as students and clientele she coaches along their career journeys. Rachel knows what is needed to achieve excellence. She champions the conditions that create diverse, thriving teams and communities: people who are curious and think outside of the box, conviction for the importance of open-mindedness when encountering divergent views and experiences, and vast networks of partners from continuous relationship-building. Rachel is always making strategic connections between ideas and people, and asking the right questions at the right time to keep the team not just moving, but moving in a way that is relevant to the present moment. This means the outputs of her team’s work are more effective and connected to audience needs. Rachel is also a joy to be around—whether it be her unfaltering presence with others, her vulnerability and self-awareness, or her humor and signature laugh that sparks smiles even down the hallway. I knew even before I took this position that it would be both a pleasure and honor to work with her, and that has surely held true. I have no doubt that she will continue to do great things and be an inspiration to others.

I had the pleasure of working with Rachel on the board of the Minnesota Private Colleges Career Consortium for several years, through my term as Chair of the organization, as well as hers. Rachel is a thoughtful, innovative, empathetic and flexible leader. Through the "COVID Years" we experienced many challenges, and Rachel handled the ambiguity with grace and fantastic problem solving. Our organization was comprised of staff from 17 different private colleges in the state, and served a very diverse group of students from those colleges. Rachel always had the best interests of students and staff in mind, and was an impartial and respectful leader. Though my time working with Rachel came to an end when I left the organization, I can honestly and wholeheartedly say I'd be thrilled to work with her again and would recommend anyone who is given the chance to do the same.