Rachel Landau
About Rachel Landau
Rachel Landau is a Policy Specialist at Index Exchange, with a diverse background in public policy and administration. She has held various roles in both provincial and federal public sectors, as well as in the private sector, focusing on policy development and stakeholder engagement.
Current Role at Index Exchange
Rachel Landau serves as a Policy Specialist at Index Exchange, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for writing both internal and external policies, contributing to the company's evolution in ad technology. Her work involves engaging with various stakeholders to ensure effective policy development that aligns with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience in Government and Research
Rachel has a diverse background in both provincial and federal public sectors. She worked at Statistics Canada as an Enumerator for one month in 2016. In 2019, she was a Research Assistant at the Ontario Ministry of Labour for three months. She continued her government career as a Research Analyst at the Ontario Government in 2020 for three months, and later as a Planning Analyst from 2020 to 2021 for seven months.
Educational Background
Rachel Landau studied at Ryerson University, where she earned a Master of Arts in Public Policy and Administration from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, she attended the University of Toronto at Scarborough, achieving an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy (Co-op) and International Development Studies, with a Minor in Anthropology from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, she participated in an exchange program at the Rothberg International School at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 2017.
Experience in Youth Leadership and Community Engagement
Rachel has significant experience in youth leadership and community engagement. She worked at Congregation Shaarei Tefilla as a Youth Leader from 2012 to 2016 and later as a Youth Director from 2016 to 2018. Her roles involved planning and organizing cultural and educational events, demonstrating her ability to engage with children and families effectively.
Skills in Stakeholder Engagement
Rachel possesses strong skills in stakeholder engagement, which are essential for her role in policy development at Index Exchange. Her experience across various sectors has equipped her with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups, ensuring that policies are inclusive and representative of different perspectives.