Rachael Brightwell

Rachael Brightwell is an accomplished marketing and public relations professional with extensive experience in the arts and academia. Currently serving as the Managing Director at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts at Emory University, Rachael has developed and managed strategic branding and marketing plans since September 2013. Prior to this role, Rachael held positions at the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center and James Madison University, where responsibilities included creating visibility plans, building media relationships, and advancing community outreach initiatives. Rachael's earlier experience includes public relations roles at Lord Fairfax Community College and the Rappahannock Record, where Rachael managed marketing campaigns and advertising strategies. Rachael holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Political Science from West Virginia University.