Rachel Gesserman, Pmp
About Rachel Gesserman, Pmp
Rachel Gesserman is a Manager of Operations at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in program management and education outreach, having held various roles at the Broad Institute, WGBH, and Washington University in St. Louis.
Current Role at Broad Institute
Rachel Gesserman serves as the Manager of Operations at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2022. In this role, she provides operational support to implement new practices aimed at enhancing program efficiencies. She oversees special projects, including the organization’s presence at national conferences and company-wide events. Additionally, she designs and manages the hiring strategy, which encompasses position descriptions, the interview process, and the onboarding and training of new employees.
Previous Experience at Broad Institute
Prior to her current position, Rachel Gesserman worked at the Broad Institute as a Program Manager for Education and Outreach Initiatives from 2016 to 2022. She also held the role of Manager, Education and Outreach from 2015 to 2016. In these positions, she developed and implemented educational programs and initiatives aimed at engaging various stakeholders. Her experience at Broad Institute spans over six years, contributing to her expertise in program management and outreach.
Experience at WGBH
Rachel Gesserman has experience working at WGBH, where she served in multiple roles. She was a Production Assistant/Graduate Intern for NOVA from 2011 to 2012, and later worked as an Education Coordinator for NOVA from 2012 to 2013. In these positions, she contributed to educational programming and production efforts, enhancing her skills in collaboration and project management within the media and education sectors.
Educational Background
Rachel Gesserman holds a Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences from The George Washington University, where she studied from 2004 to 2008. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Arts in Earth and Planetary Science from Washington University in St. Louis, completing her studies from 2009 to 2011. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her roles in education and outreach initiatives.
Supervisory and Strategic Roles
In her current and previous roles, Rachel Gesserman has taken on supervisory responsibilities, overseeing both full-time and temporary staff. She manages program budgets to ensure projects align with their objectives. Additionally, she serves as a strategic advisor, addressing complex challenges related to organizational and management issues. Her work includes establishing centralized models and standard operating procedures to support program recruitment, evaluation, and stakeholder tracking.