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Welcome

Shaping programs, creating knowledge, and guiding change all start with engagement. When audiences are invested, understanding and action come naturally.

“If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people to collect wood or assign them tasks. Instead, teach them to long for the vast and endless sea.”

— Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Saint-Exupéry had it mostly right: inspiration sparks momentum. My work focuses on building on that spark, using what we know about how people learn and engage to turn inspiration into real understanding and effective offerings.

Rachel Grad

Expertise

Communications

I set and guide communications across audiences and channels, from executive messaging to public-facing workshops, ensuring clarity and alignment with institutional priorities. Learn More

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Program Management
I align priorities, budgets, and stakeholders to stay on track and deliver measurable outcomes. At right, announcing winners at the 2026 CSU Student Research Competition, where I led communications, operations, and guidelines.  Resume

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Create Understanding
I design and lead learner-centered platforms and programs, in person and online. Here I am with the inaugural officers of the Spartan Research Club.  Samples

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