Rachel Breslin, Ph.D.
About Rachel Breslin, Ph.D.
Rachel Breslin, Ph.D., is a Professorial Lecturer at The George Washington University and a Senior Applied Social Scientist at the United States Department of Defense, where she has worked since 2018. She holds a Ph.D. from The George Washington University and has extensive experience in military gender relations and sexual assault prevention.
Work at The George Washington University
Rachel Breslin, Ph.D., serves as a Professorial Lecturer at The George Washington University in Washington, District of Columbia. She has held this position since 2017, contributing to the academic environment for over seven years. Her role involves teaching and mentoring students, focusing on her areas of expertise.
Current Roles at the United States Department of Defense
Since 2018, Rachel Breslin has worked as a Senior Applied Social Scientist at the United States Department of Defense. In addition to this role, she has served as the Chief of Military Gender Relations Research in the Office of People Analytics since 2020. In 2022, she took on the position of Assessment, Reporting, & Oversight Team Lead for the DoD Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Office. Her work in these roles emphasizes her commitment to social science applications within military contexts.
Military Career as a Commissioned Officer
Rachel Breslin has been a Commissioned Officer in the US Army since 2001, marking over 23 years of service. Her extensive military career reflects her dedication to her role and the responsibilities that come with it. This experience informs her work in both academic and defense settings.
Education and Expertise
Rachel Breslin holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from The George Washington University and a Master in Policy Management (MPM) from Georgetown University. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) from the United States Military Academy at West Point. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her research and teaching in social science and military studies.