KnowledgeWorks
Rachel Wells is an experienced project manager and communication specialist with a diverse background in public engagement and strategic partnerships. Currently serving as a Senior Project Manager for State Implementation at KnowledgeWorks since October 2019, Rachel has previously held roles including Manager of Strategic Partnerships and Development. Rachel's experience includes serving as a Public Engagement Specialist at Duke Energy, where efforts focused on enhancing public understanding of electric transmission projects, and as Communication Coordinator at Sanitation District No. 1, developing strategies to communicate complex technical information to customers. Rachel began their career in journalism, holding reporting positions at The Pantagraph, Illinois Times, and Breeze-Courier, where in-depth investigations into government and regulatory processes were conducted. Rachel holds a Master of Arts in Public Affairs Reporting from the University of Illinois Springfield and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Bradley University.
KnowledgeWorks
Every day, educators across the country work hard to prepare and inspire the next generation of thinkers, leaders and entrepreneurs. Children in their classrooms come from different backgrounds, have distinct sets of experiences and various world views. Their students’ complex identities, paired with the changes in how students receive and manage information, means that the “one-size-fits-all” model of education doesn’t work. What would happen if we empower all educators to engage each student’s unique learning style and personal strengths while ensuring high expectations for academic growth? We could spark a generation of confident and skilled learners ready to contribute to their communities and to the workforce. We anticipate and prepare for the future of education. We create policies that support innovative teaching and learning. We develop the capacity of educators. By looking ahead to the future of learning and work, transforming policy and growing educator impact, the KnowledgeWorks team helps policymakers and communities create a foundation for systemic change.