Rachel Barrales

Rachel Barrales is an experienced professional in environmental management and sustainability. Currently serving as an Associate at Pollination since June 2023, Barrales previously held roles at Verra as both a Consultant and Program Officer from September 2020 to December 2022, where responsibilities included reviewing carbon projects for compliance and supporting development of carbon reduction methodologies. As a Natural Resource Conservation Volunteer with the Peace Corps from June 2019 to March 2020, Barrales contributed to community environmental projects, while prior roles included work at the Santa Clara Valley Water District developing a Climate Change Action Plan and serving as a Climate Fellow with CivicWell. Educational accomplishments include a Master’s degree in Environmental Management and a Certificate in International Development Policy from Duke University, along with a Bachelor of Science in Ecosystem Science and Policy from the University of Miami.