Program Manager
Black Health, Inc.
Syracuse, New York
Program Manager of Black Health, Inc. and owner of “Half Hood Half Holistic”, Rachel is a licensed mental health therapist, doula, speaker, professor, wellness and leadership coach and organizational consultant. The author of “Self-Love Workbook for Black Women” grounds her services and practices in creating accessible and culturally relevant spaces for Black individuals, couples and families. With the slogan “come for the vibes, stay for the healing” one of Rachel’s most notable achievements is the creation of the “Come Get This Healing” Therapy Fund, which covers therapy costs for priority populations.
Rachel received her all her academic degrees from Syracuse University—receiving a dual Bachelor’s in both Child & Family Studies and Social Work and dual Master’s degrees in both Social Work and Marriage and Family Therapy and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Trauma-Informed Practices. Rachel has dedicated her life to create space for the underserved and underrepresented and prides herself on an innovative, holistic and nontraditional approach. When Rachel is not trying to save the world, you can find her at a roller skating rink, by a firepit or cozied up on the couch with her favorite tea.
Sunday, April 30, 2023
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
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