Rachel Y. Lawler

Rachel Y. Lawler is an experienced professional specializing in criminal justice, reentry programs, and community outreach. Currently serving as a Reentry and Restorative Specialist for the City of Burlington, Vermont, Rachel oversees a high-risk offender re-entry program aimed at reducing revictimization and reoffending. Previous roles include Governor Appointed Member of the Vermont Criminal Justice Council, Team Lead for Community Outreach at the Howard Center, and various positions related to capital punishment and criminal defense across several organizations, including the Legal Aid Society and the Capital Post Conviction Project of Louisiana. Rachel's academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Law Studies and ongoing studies for a Master of Science in Forensic Psychology.