Hi there!
I'm Rachel.

Business Operations | Chief of Staff
San Francisco, CA
UC Berkeley – Haas MBA
University of Iowa – BA, Finance
A little about me!
I love Costco.
I love value.
I love 1+1=3I like being the glue that helps us do more together than we could apart.

Here's some stuff I've done:
Career Stuff:
Pitched and won C-suite approval for a multi-year hiring transformation at PayPal – Led pilots across Engineering, Product, Recruiting, and HR, resulting in a global tool overhaul and 30% faster time-to-hire.
Aligned a $80M+ planning cycle at Apple - Ran operating reviews and annual planning for a 500-person marketing org, keeping their teams rowing in sync.
Turned a technical founder’s EV battery idea into a winning VC pitch- At Haas, stitched together market research, financials, and a clear narrative that won our incubator’s #1 spot.
Shaped AI governance discussions at the highest levels– Created content for the Digital Trust Summit that convened 140 CEOs, Board members, and U.S. Senators to define the future of AI governance.
Helped teams manage millions in budgets – Guided leaders through planning, forecasting, and resource allocation to align investments with strategic priorities.
Outside of work:
Built community - Planned 150-person Haas trips, multi-country adventures, and large-scale events that ran without a hitch.
Brought people together in a literal sense - Officiated three weddings.
Planning a cul-de-sac for my friends.
Helped expand early childhood programs in Oakland - served on a non-profit board (Lotus Bloom)