Rachel’s deep commitment to community service and humanitarian causes led her to found Lulu-Afrika, where she serves as President. Drawing on her years of grassroots involvement in Kenya, Tanzania, and the United States, she brings both lived experience and leadership to the organization’s mission.
Rachel’s deep commitment to community service and humanitarian causes led her to found Lulu-Afrika, where she serves as President. Drawing on her years of grassroots involvement in Kenya, Tanzania, and the United States, she brings both lived experience and leadership to the organization’s mission.
Rachel presides over all meetings of all directors, oversees and approves the foundation’s strategies, reviews results/reports, and sets the direction of the organization’s engagement. She seeks partnerships with other organizations to further the organization’s vision of creating communities in which everyone has the same ability to thrive, and together with the board of directors, she is responsible for the fund-raising efforts for Lulu-Afrika as it carries out its operations and expands across East Africa.
Rachel has participated in various community service and charity events in Kenya and in the US over the last 20 years and currently volunteers at an organization that shelters girls and women fleeing from FGM in Mara region, Tanzania.
In her role, Rachel ensures that the vision and directives of the board are effectively carried out. She leads strategic planning, reviews progress and outcomes, and helps shape the direction of the organization’s impact across East Africa.
Rachel actively builds partnerships with like-minded organizations to support Lulu-Afrika’s vision of creating communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Alongside the board of directors, she also plays a key role in fundraising and guiding the organization’s growth.
She brings many years of experience providing medical support as a combat medic in the U.S. Army, serving in both active duty and reserve components. After her military service, she worked as a Quality Analyst, reviewing medical disability reports and evaluations for veterans.
Rachel holds an Associate of Science from Houston Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Texas Southern University, and a Master of Public Health from Brown University.
Protecting dignity, advancing education, and building stronger communities.