Rachel Pollack

Rachel Pollack is an experienced Communication Officer at UNESCO, specializing in speechwriting, advocacy, and freedom of expression since March 2012. This role includes advising senior management on internet governance, organizing high-level events, and representing UNESCO in various international fora. Pollack has directed content development for flagship reports on freedom of expression and managed research projects analyzing media viability trends. Additional experience includes overseeing executive communications, coordinating major events, and providing strategic recommendations across multiple UN frameworks. Prior to UNESCO, Pollack worked as a freelance editor and translator, a communications specialist for Artscience Labs, and an international arbitration trainee at Shearman & Sterling LLP. Rachel holds degrees from Harvard University, the University of Oxford, and EHESS, among others.