Pronouns : she / her / hers

Raquel has always felt drawn to public service, and she is passionate about driving positive change and empowering teams to achieve both personal and organizational growth.

Prior to joining Elevate in January 2022, she spent almost a decade in public health, first as the Director of Institutional Advancement before being promoted to Executive Director of a free dental clinic. Raquel’s seventeen years of nonprofit experience span strategic roles in organizational development, fundraising, and relationship management, where she drove impact through innovative strategies, efficient processes, and a people-first approach.

As the AVP of Continuous Improvement at Elevate, she oversees and mentors Supervising Directors and, ultimately, client-facing teams, ensuring high-quality, client-focused services. Her work centers on developing effective policies and processes that enhance service quality, boost team engagement, and foster client satisfaction.

Raquel earned an MS in Library & Information Science at Drexel University and a BA in Political Science at East Stroudsburg University.

When unplugging from helping to save the world, Raquel enjoys trying local coffee roasters and shops, traveling to new cities, and going on adventures – big and small – with her boyfriend and dog, Waylon.