Learning Policy Institute
Rachel M. Valencia, MBA, currently serves as a Finance and Operations Analyst at the Learning Policy Institute, a position held since March 2021. Previously, Rachel worked in human resources at SAJJ Mediterranean, where significant contributions included designing an interactive KPI dashboard and creating a bilingual employee relations handbook. Rachel gained finance experience as a Finance Assistant at CSBio Co., where procurement responsibilities and vendor relationship management were key duties, and as a Human Resources Assistant, where resume filtering and event coordination were essential tasks. Early career experience included an Administrative Assistant role at Menlo Swim and Sport. Academically, Rachel holds an MBA in Finance from Saint Mary's College of California and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a focus on Human Resources from Menlo College.
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Learning Policy Institute
The Learning Policy Institute conducts and communicates independent, high-quality research to improve education policy and practice. Working with policymakers, researchers, educators, community groups, and others, the Institute seeks to advance evidence-based policies that support empowering and equitable learning for each and every child. Nonprofit and nonpartisan, the Institute connects policymakers and stakeholders at the local, state, and federal levels with the evidence, ideas, and actions needed to strengthen the education system from preschool through college and career readiness. The Learning Policy Institute has offices in Palo Alto, California, and in Washington, D.C. Its staff includes researchers, educators, policy experts, and communicators committed to ensuring that all children have access to a high-quality education that fully prepares them for the new challenges of our fast-changing, knowledge-based society.