Rachel Garaghty
About Rachel Garaghty
Rachel Garaghty serves as the Disability COVID Community Coordinator Lead at the Minnesota Department of Health, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in policy analysis and grant management, she has held various roles in public service and non-profit organizations, including positions at ServeMinnesota and the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.
Current Role at Minnesota Department of Health
Rachel Garaghty serves as the Disability COVID Community Coordinator Lead at the Minnesota Department of Health. In this role, she focuses on coordinating efforts to support individuals with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. She has been in this position since 2022, contributing to public health initiatives in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Previous Experience at ServeMinnesota
Prior to her current role, Garaghty worked at ServeMinnesota as a Grants Manager from 2015 to 2022. During her seven years in this position, she managed grant processes and supported funding initiatives aimed at enhancing community services in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Educational Background and Expertise
Garaghty holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Minnesota, which she completed from 2004 to 2009. She also earned a Master of Public Policy in Global Public Policy from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities between 2009 and 2011. Her areas of expertise include policy analysis, grant writing, development management, and non-profit organization management.
Professional Experience in Public Affairs
Garaghty has diverse professional experience in public affairs. She worked as a Public Affairs Specialist for the US Navy in 2012 and as a Consultant for USAID in 2011. Additionally, she served as an Administrative Assistant at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs for eight months in 2010. These roles contributed to her understanding of public policy and community engagement.
Advocacy for Social Justice and Human Rights
Rachel Garaghty is recognized as a passionate advocate for social justice and human rights. Her commitment to these causes is reflected in her professional choices and her involvement in various initiatives aimed at supporting marginalized communities.