Rachel Blake

Rachel Blake is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in research, marketing, and horticulture. Currently serving as the Manager of Global Insights at the International Fresh Produce Association since 2019, Rachel provides expertise in global fruit and vegetable production while leading strategic initiatives for stakeholders. Previous roles include Marketing Program Manager, Founder of Green Anchor LLC, Curator of Outdoor Gardens at the New York Botanical Garden, Graduate Researcher at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Marine Science Center Manager at the Williams-Mystic Program, and Research Assistant and Horticulturalist at the Smith College Botanic Garden. Rachel holds an MBA from Vanderbilt University, an M.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut, and a B.A. in Biology from Smith College.