Recognized for her strong work ethic and leadership abilities, Rachel Baker is an accomplished consulting professional with a Master’s degree in Latin American Affairs from George Washington University and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Spanish from Miami University. With expertise in public sector healthcare reform and international consulting, she is currently working as a Management Analyst to support the implementation of health programming and improvements to the Military Health System globally through the Department of Defense and Defense Health Agency.
During her career, Rachel has focused on supporting initiatives to expand access to healthcare systems to serve vulnerable populations. She is also passionate about the intersectionality of women’s health initiatives and reproductive justice, and the significance of inter-regional cooperation to resolve challenges to public health & economic sustainability.
In addition to her work with the Department of Defense, Rachel was a Quinn Fellow at the Elliott School of International Affairs, worked as a pro-bono consultant for a foreign ministry, and served as an executive board member of LATAM@GW. She was also an Ohio Public Leader Fellow, a member of the United States Institute of Peace Mentorship program and was selected to participate in the Deloitte Women's Leadership Launch program.