Meet Rachel Blum

Rachel Blum brings over 25 years of experience designing, implementing, and evaluating transformative programs aimed at building more inclusive economies and preparing workforces for the future. Having worked in 29 countries, she brings a robust perspective to working with diverse communities and industry partners across different socio-economic landscapes.

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Since launching her consulting practice in 2016, Rachel has collaborated with government agencies, multilateral institutions, nonprofits, universities, and private sector clients. Previously, she served as the US Agency for International Development’s lead technical advisor for its $85 million global portfolio or higher education, youth, and workforce development programs. Earlier in her career in the nonprofit sector, Rachel managed and delivered over $4 million in economic inclusion programming, including those operating in environments affected by violence and conflict.

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Rachel has spearheaded the design, proposal development, and grant writing for scores of projects with budgets ranging from $50,000 to $50 million. In a single year, her proposal development leadership generated over $150 million in federal and philanthropic funding. She has led research teams to deliver rigorous, complexity-aware evaluations. She has conducted numerous labor market analyses, market systems analyses, desk reviews, and participatory rapid assessments around the world. She has also developed technical guidance manuals, publications, and professional development courses for her clients.

 

Rachel holds a Master of International Business Administration from Georgetown University and a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of California San Diego.