Rachel Russell

Rachel Russell is an experienced project manager with a strong background in strategic engineering and performance innovation at BART since November 2012, where roles have included Senior Manager (Acting) and Senior Planner. Rachel's expertise encompasses project management, strategic planning, program development, and compliance with federal Title VI and Environmental Justice policies. Previous experience includes serving as Park Policy and Planning Coordinator at San Francisco Parks Alliance, where Rachel developed project site prioritization for the Brownfields Area Wide Plan, and managing community-based research initiatives at Literacy for Environmental Justice and Arc Ecology. Educational qualifications include a B.S. in Conservation and Resource Studies from the University of California, Berkeley, an M.S. in Environmental Management from the University of San Francisco, and an M.S. in Transportation Management from San José State University.