Rachel Rugeley

Rachel Rugeley has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Rachel started their career as a Sales Associate at vineyard vines, where they developed rapport with customers and assisted in driving sales through exceptional customer service. Rachel then transitioned to a leadership role as the Red Dress Chairman at Alpha Phi International Fraternity, where they coordinated a successful gala event raising over $100,000 for women's heart health and the American Heart Association.

In 2016, Rachel worked as a Corporate Fitness Intern at EXOS|MediFit, conducting fitness testing and evaluations for employees and implementing health promotion programs. Rachel later served as a Multicultural Initiatives Intern at the American Heart Association, helping implement a program focused on reducing hypertension in the Austin area.

Rachel gained further experience as a Student Assistant in Housing and Food Services at The University of Texas at Austin, where they provided administrative support to the Executive Chef. Rachel then joined Oracle as a Sales and Business Development Consultant, assisting customers in identifying solutions to maximize business efficiency and revenue potential.

Currently, Rachel is working at STChealth as a Product Manager. Prior to this role, they were an Associate Product Owner, prioritizing the product backlog and coordinating communication across cross-functional teams. Before that, they worked as an Associate Public Health Consultant, onboarding providers to a state client's Health Information Exchange and leading training for providers on Immunization Information Systems.

Throughout their work experience, Rachel has demonstrated strong organizational and communication skills, as well as a passion for promoting health and wellness.

Rachel Rugeley's education history includes a Health Informatics and Health Information Technology Certificate from The University of Texas at Austin, which was obtained in 2019. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Kinesiology and Health Promotion from The University of Texas at Austin, completing it in the years 2014 to 2018. Rachel has also obtained additional certifications, including the PMC Level III from Pragmatic Institute in September 2021 and the Pendo Essentials certification from Pendo.io in March 2021.