Rachael Purtell is the Education and Programs Manager on the NAW Member Programs team. Prior to joining NAW, Rachael was responsible for supporting research, development, and programming at multiple national non-profit organizations. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in public relations and psychology from the State University of New York at New Paltz where she was also a dual-sport NCAA Div. III athlete and captain in soccer and lacrosse, and Editor-in-Chief of The New Paltz Oracle. She is a terminal degree holder with a Ph.D. in social science from West Virginia University. She has a small dog named Alfredo, loves exploring the diverse cuisine that DC has to offer, and is an avid writer who enjoys nature and anime.