Rachel Holzemer

Rachel Holzemer has a diverse work experience spanning different roles in the public sector. Rachel currently serves as the Deputy Director in the Office of Neighborhood Safety at the City of Saint Paul since March 2023. Prior to that, they worked as a Senior Innovation Consultant from March 2019 to August 2023 at the same organization. Previously, Rachel held various positions at Hennepin County, including Innovation and Improvement Manager from November 2016 to February 2019, Planning Analyst from December 2015 to November 2016, Human Services Supervisor from August 2010 to December 2015, and Child Support Officer from July 2006 to August 2010.

Rachel Holzemer completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine and Studio Arts at the University of Minnesota from 2001 to 2005. Rachel later pursued their Master of Arts degree in Leadership and Management from Concordia University-St. Paul, which they obtained from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, they obtained certifications such as Certified Technology of Participation Facilitator from the Institute of Cultural Affairs in 2018, LEGO Serious Play Facilitator from the International Association of Facilitators in 2017, and CITI - Social & Behavioral Research from the CITI Program, A Division of BRANY in February 2017.