Rachel Nania

Rachel Nania is a seasoned writer and editor specializing in health and medicine for the 50-plus population, currently serving as a Senior Writer/Editor at AARP since September 2019. Prior to this role, Rachel worked as an Editor and Reporter at WTOP News from 2012 to September 2019, where oversight of original content for WTOP Living was key. Previous experience includes a position as a Communication Associate at AED, supporting the National Institutes of Health’s We Can! childhood obesity prevention program, and a Graduate Intern role in Community Health with the Town of Brookline. Rachel's background also includes an Editorial Intern position at Harvard Medical School. Educational credentials include a Master’s degree in Health Communication from Emerson College and a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and English from the University of Mary Washington.