Rachael Durant

Rachael Durant has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Rachael began their career as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Hofstra University, where they conducted research in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Rachael then interned at Senator Elizabeth Warren's office, where they answered constituent calls and provided administrative support. Rachael also worked as a Doll Hair Stylist at American Girl and participated in The Washington Center's academic seminar on bipartisanship, media, and politics.

Rachael's professional journey continued with roles at Melwood Global, where they served as a Public Relations Intern and gained experience in creating content, managing media lists, and writing press releases. Rachael then joined the Dewey Square Group as a Communications Associate, contributing to strategic communications plans and social media content creation for clients from various industries.

At Hofstra University, Rachael worked as a University Relations Undergraduate Assistant and a Peer Teacher, where they assisted professors in organizing events, compiling media clips, and facilitating class discussions. Rachael also served as a Board Member at She's Local, a Community Board Member at the MetroWest Conference for Women, and later became the Board Chair of the conference.

Currently, Rachael is employed at Inkhouse as the Director of Integrated PR Strategy, a position they assumed after being a Manager and Account Manager at the same company. Rachael has demonstrated expertise in developing and executing PR strategies, managing client accounts, and leading integrated communications efforts.

Throughout their career, Rachael has consistently demonstrated strong communication skills, strategic thinking, and a passion for public relations and community involvement.

Rachael Durant completed their Bachelor's degree in Public Relations and Psychology from Hofstra University in 2016. Prior to that, they attended Framingham High School from 2008 to 2012. In addition to their formal education, Rachael has obtained several certifications, including SEO Principles: An Essential Guide for Beginners from Semrush in September 2023, Google Analytics for Beginners from Google in August 2021, Hubspot Content Marketing Certification from HubSpot in November 2020, and Inbound Marketing Certification from HubSpot in March 2020.