Rachel Ford

Rachel brings her experience in project management, partnerships, and social impact to DataKind, and she serves as the Project Manager for DataKind’s Economic Resilience projects. She previously worked at Ideas Beyond Borders, where she developed and managed the organization’s educational content platform and translation skills training programs for students seeking economic opportunity. She also has experience working in international human rights advocacy and events management. Rachel holds a B.A. in Middle East Studies from Barnard College of Columbia University. In her free time, she enjoys biking around New York City, volunteering at Planned Parenthood, and eating croissants.