Rachel Iampolski

Rachel Iampolski is a versatile professional currently serving as Studio Leader in Landscape Architecture at RMIT University and Senior Community Engagement Officer at Australian Catholic University. Rachel has been a Doctoral Researcher at RMIT Centre for Urban Research since March 2019, focusing on socio-spatial use of public spaces and heritage policy. As the Founder and Director of Public Street, Rachel leads creative placemaking initiatives. Additionally, involvement as an Early Career Advisor for City Space Architecture, co-founding the Alliance for Praxis Research, and experience as a freelance creative producer highlight Rachel's commitment to community engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration. Rachel's educational background includes a PhD candidacy at RMIT University, a Master’s in Arts and Cultural Management from the University of Melbourne, and participation in the Women Leading Locally Fellowship.