Rachel Porter, BA
Communications Manager

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Rachel is a professional communicator who brings an equity and accessibility lens to her work. In her role at the University of Washington, Rachel handles all things communications for CoLab and has also worked with Allies in Healthier Systems for Health and Abundance in Youth (AHSHAY) Center. Before joining UW, Rachel spent several years as a communications manager at ArtsFund and worked independently as a writer, editor, and content creator. Rachel graduated from Southern Methodist University with a degree in English literature and a minor in cultural anthropology. In 2020, she earned a certificate in digital marketing from the University of Washington. She is particularly interested in using communication to advance positive social change while finding innovative ways to connect people through language, story, and design.