“I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Rachele for over 15 years, initially meeting early in my career at Roxbury Youthworks. Since then, I’ve come to know her as a powerful strategic thinker and an equity-centered leader with a deep well of knowledge in guiding organizations and communities toward lasting impact. Her strengths in organizational planning, executive coaching, and youth leadership development are matched by her unwavering commitment to centering lived experience in all aspects of change-making. So when my organization needed a coach and strategic advisor for a Youth Engagement Innovation Initiative with a national foundation, I knew exactly who to call.
What truly sets Rachele apart is how she leads– with clarity, empathy, and purpose. She creates space for honest reflection and collaborative thinking, and working with her has pushed me to deepen my commitment to youth/adult partnership, refine my strategic lens, and lead with both courage and care.
And one more thing—Rachele won’t let you take the easy road. She’ll challenge you to think critically, stay intentional, and remain accountable to the communities you serve. And you’ll be positively better for it.”
— Naeemah Smith Director of Youth Engagement School & Main Institute
"Rachele was a gem to work with. I had the opportunity to work with Rachele on a long-term community engagement plan for a city council district in Boston. She offered thoughtful guidance and inquiry to help us better define what we were looking to accomplish, and then helped us craft strategies and plans that aligned with our goals and centered community voice. Rachele embodies a facilitative and grounded approach to any project she lends her skills to."
— Elizabeth Pimentel Former Chief of Staff Boston City Councilor Andrea Campbell
“The work that We Are Better Together Warren Daniel Hairston Project has done alongside Rachele has been truly transformative. Her dedication to community-centered engagement has shaped initiatives that address the root causes of violence, foster collaboration among stakeholders, and elevate trauma-informed approaches to healing and prevention.”
— Ruth Rollins President & Founder, We Are Better Together Warren Daniel Hairston Project
