Rachel Sabella
About Rachel Sabella
Rachel Sabella serves as the Director of No Kid Hungry New York, where she leads initiatives to improve child nutrition and food access. With a background in government relations and policy, she has held various roles in organizations focused on child welfare and food security.
Work at Share Our Strength
Rachel Sabella currently serves as the Director of No Kid Hungry New York at Share Our Strength, a role she has held since 2018. In this position, she leads initiatives aimed at combating childhood hunger in New York. She acts as the primary spokesperson for the organization in New York media, engaging in speaking engagements and contributing to thought leadership pieces. Her responsibilities include developing lobbying agendas to enhance participation in child nutrition programs and advocating for policies that support food security for children.
Education and Expertise
Rachel Sabella earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Boston College, where she studied from 1998 to 2002. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Arts in Social and Public Policy from Empire State University, completing her studies in 2020. Her educational background provides a foundation for her expertise in government relations and policy advocacy, particularly in the area of child nutrition and food security.
Background
Rachel Sabella has a diverse professional background in advocacy and government relations. She began her career as an Advocacy Liaison at the National PTA from 2002 to 2004, followed by a role as Field Development Outreach Coordinator at Afterschool Alliance. She worked at Nassau Community College as an Advancement Associate before taking on various positions at ExpandED Schools, where she served as both Government Relations Manager and Senior Director of Government Relations. From 2014 to 2018, she was the Director of Government Relations and Policy at Food Bank For New York City.
Achievements
During her career, Rachel Sabella has led significant lobbying campaigns, including efforts to restore $6 million in funding for school meal programs in New York City. She has also played a crucial role in advocating for New York State laws that enable SNAP recipients to use their benefits online and in restaurants. Additionally, she led the strategy to distribute over $6 million in emergency grant funding to various organizations during the pandemic, supporting community needs in New York State and Puerto Rico.
Community Engagement and Leadership
Rachel Sabella is actively involved in community engagement initiatives. She was appointed to New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ Food Transition Team, where she contributes as an external validator for priority programs. Her leadership in developing lobbying agendas and outreach strategies demonstrates her commitment to enhancing child nutrition and supporting families in need.