Rachael Carson

Rachael Carson is an accomplished design professional currently serving as Design Director at Civilla since March 2017, having previously held the roles of Design Lead and Design Researcher. Rachael's expertise in human-centered design is evidenced by earlier positions, including Design Researcher at openbox, where consultation with a NY state credit union focused on design thinking training. As a Design Fellow at Civilla, Rachael contributed to enhancing access to STEM education in Detroit and created a significant art installation. Rachael's career began at Fashion4Freedom, where growth from intern to Country Director involved developing a nationwide artisan supply chain. Additionally, Rachael was a Social Entrepreneur in Residence at VIA at Stanford University and received a Minerva Fellowship for social entrepreneurship in Vietnam. Rachael holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Union College, with studies also completed at Peking Union Medical College and Middlebury College.