Rachel Clad
About Rachel Clad
Rachel Clad serves as the Director of Partnerships and Alliances at BroadReach, a position she has held since 2021 in Washington, D.C. She has extensive experience in global health and has worked with various organizations, including the CDC and DAI, focusing on health initiatives and social justice.
Work at BroadReach
Rachel Clad has served as the Director of Partnerships and Alliances at BroadReach since 2021. In this role, she focuses on establishing and nurturing strategic partnerships that enhance the organization's mission. Her work is based in Washington, District of Columbia, where she has contributed to BroadReach's initiatives for three years.
Previous Experience in Global Health
Before joining BroadReach, Rachel Clad held various positions in the global health sector. She worked as a Global Health Strategic Information Fellow at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from 2014 to 2015 in Windhoek, Namibia. Subsequently, she was employed at DAI, where she served as a Global Practice Specialist and later as Acting Director of the Racial and Social Justice Initiative from 2020 to 2021.
Educational Background
Rachel Clad has a strong educational foundation in public health and business. She earned her Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she studied Health Behavior from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she completed a specialization in Design Thinking and Innovation at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business in 2017.
Research and Consulting Roles
Throughout her career, Rachel Clad has engaged in various research and consulting roles. She worked as a Research Associate at Witkoppen Clinic in Johannesburg, South Africa, and as a Research Manager at Peripheral Vision International in Kampala, Uganda. Her diverse experiences have contributed to her expertise in health behavior and program implementation.
Early Education and Studies
Rachel Clad's educational journey began at Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, where she studied from 1994 to 2000. She later attended Georgetown University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and French from 2000 to 2004. Additionally, she studied at the CUPA Program at La Sorbonne, focusing on Psychology, Anthropology, French, and Art History in 2003.