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RACHAEL JEFFERS

August 7, 2014 By

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ENGAGEMENT
rachael@rihumanities.org

As Associate Director of Engagement for the Council, Rachael focuses on strategic communications and outreach efforts to deepen engagement with the public humanities in communities across the state. She is passionate about communicating the value of public humanities programs both locally and nationally and draws inspiration from the courage of communities willing to use the humanities to address challenging and pressing issues in creative ways.

Rachael joined the Humanities Council team in 2016 as Development & Communications Officer, bringing experience in annual giving, strategic communications, volunteer management, social media and marketing, grant writing, and development events. Under her leadership, the Council has increased its brand recognition; enhanced public awareness of the public humanities and its value to Rhode Island’s creative economy; developed engaging marketing efforts such as the ongoing XIX: Shall Not Be Denied initiative; and grown the annual Celebration of the Humanities into a successful fundraising event that showcases the value and strength of Rhode Island’s humanities sector. Her ability to see the big picture of the Council’s impact and build connections rooted in collaboration makes her well-suited to take on this new engagement role at the Council.

Prior to joining the Council, Rachael worked with advocacy, education, and cultural organizations in Washington, D.C., New Hampshire, and Maine. She holds an MA in Public Humanities from Brown University and a BA in History from Guilford College with minors in Peace and Conflict Studies and Community Studies.

Rachael’s family has deep roots in Providence and she is happy to call the city home. In her free time, she enjoys photography, outdoor adventures with her energetic pup, travel, and time spent with family and friends.

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