Rachel G. A. Hirsch

Rachel G. A. Hirsch has a diverse work experience. Rachel G. A. began their career as a Research Assistant at Northwestern University in 2007 and later worked as a Project Coordinator at the university's School of Education and Social Policy. Rachel G. A. then took on the role of Assistant to Akiva Goldsman at Weed Road Pictures before joining the University of Chicago as a Development Associate. Rachel's experience in the education and nonprofit sectors continued with roles at Northwestern University as an Assistant Director in Major Gifts and at the National Skills Coalition as a State Policy Intern. Rachel G. A. also interned at the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Rachel's policy and analysis expertise further developed at the National Governors Association, where they served as a Senior Policy Analyst. Rachel G. A. then transitioned to the National Skills Coalition again, taking on roles as a Policy Fellow and later as a State Network Manager. Rachel G. A. currently holds the position of Vice President, State Strategies and Policy Relations at CAEL.

Rachel G. A. Hirsch obtained their B.A. degree in Communication Studies and Political Science from Northwestern University, where they attended from 2006 to 2009. Rachel G. A. then pursued further education at Georgetown University, obtaining a Master of Public Policy degree from 2015 to 2017.