National Federation of the Blind
Rachel Held is an experienced outreach coordinator currently engaged with the National Federation of the Blind, a role assumed in December 2022. Previously, Rachel served as the operations manager at Charm City Aviation, LLC from June 2021 to December 2022, overseeing daily office operations and client relations. Rachel's background also includes a position as a program intern with bcmPEACE, where assistance was provided in facilitating nonviolence training programs for youth. As a summer associate with AmeriCorps VISTA, Rachel executed community outreach initiatives, while earlier experience as a summer camp counselor with the Girl Scouts involved leading outdoor and preservation activities for young women. Rachel holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Peace and Conflict Studies from Messiah University, completed in 2021.
National Federation of the Blind
The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back. The National Federation of the Blind believes in the full capacity of blind people and has the power, influence, diversity, and determination to help transform our dreams into reality. We believe in blind people because we are blind people. Our democratically elected leaders and our diverse nationwide membership are made up of blind people, our families, and our friends. We are bound together by the shared belief that we are capable of achieving our dreams and living the lives we want. We support one another, act with courage and determination when we encounter barriers or experience setbacks, and engage in collective action to improve our lives.