Rachel Vaz
About Rachel Vaz
Rachel Vaz is an Account Executive at Porter Novelli in Boston, Massachusetts, with a background in International Business and Economics from the University of New Hampshire. She has held various roles in community engagement and corporate responsibility, and serves as a Board Member at The Freedom Café in Durham, New Hampshire.
Work at Porter Novelli
Rachel Vaz has been serving as an Account Executive at Porter Novelli since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for managing client accounts and developing strategic communication plans. Her work focuses on enhancing client visibility and engagement through effective public relations strategies. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Rachel has contributed to various campaigns that align with the agency's mission of driving positive change.
Education and Expertise
Rachel Vaz earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the University of New Hampshire, where she studied International Business and Economics, with minors in Latin American Studies and Spanish. Her academic journey spanned from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, she participated in an exchange program at Universidad de Granada, focusing on Hispanic Studies in 2016. This educational background equips her with a diverse skill set applicable to her professional endeavors.
Professional Background
Prior to her current role, Rachel held various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Research Assistant at Plymouth State University for six months in 2021. Additionally, she served as the NH Community Engagement Coordinator at the Foundation for Civic Leadership for three months. Her experience also includes roles at 360 Campaign Consulting and Cole Haan, where she focused on corporate responsibility.
Board Membership at The Freedom Café
Rachel has been a Board Member at The Freedom Café since 2019. In this capacity, she participates in strategic planning and decision-making processes that support the café's mission of promoting social justice and community engagement. Her involvement reflects her commitment to civic leadership and community service.
Social Innovation Projects
During her time at the University of New Hampshire, Rachel participated in the Center for Social Innovation and Enterprise’s Social Innovation Internship. She collaborated with peers on projects aimed at repurposing modular classrooms into community centers. Additionally, she worked on a video series to address misconceptions surrounding resident ownership in manufactured housing communities, demonstrating her focus on social impact.