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Rachel Evans

Director
Hometown: Port Townsend, WA

Rachel is driven by a passion for supporting impactful organizations, she is excited to collaborate with clients to secure the funding they need to thrive. With nearly a decade of experience in development, fundraising, and grant writing, Rachel brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. Her professional journey includes a recent tenure as a grants manager for a housing organization in St. Louis County, where she honed her skills in managing and securing grants. Prior to that, she was the sole grants professional at Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis region for over three years. This role allowed Rachel to immerse herself in the field of human services, particularly focusing on reproductive health and rights.

In addition to her professional work, Rachel is actively involved in her community through various groups and events, such as GPA and trivia nights. She holds a BA in English, which has provided her with a strong foundation in written communication and critical thinking, essential skills in the field of grant writing and development.

Outside of work, Rachel finds joy in creative pursuits such as writing fiction and reading books. She also enjoys a good board game night with her family and spending time with her two adorable cats, Ryuko and Senketsu.

What is your hidden talent?

Trivia. I have a ton of random knowledge hidden in my brain.

What punctuation mark would you be and why?

An ampersand (&), because it’s all about bringing things together. Just like the ampersand connects different ideas, I love connecting people and teams to make awesome things happen!

What is your grammatical pet peeve?

The misuse of your and you’re. It’s such a common mix-up but getting it right shows you’re paying attention to detail.

What is your favorite way to spend a Sunday afternoon?

On Sunday afternoons I can most often be found reading a good book, playing a new indie game on my Switch, or playing board games with my family!

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