Rachel Vilsack

Rachel Vilsack currently serves as the Chief Operations Officer at Credential Engine, where responsibilities include overseeing state and partner success teams with a focus on credential transparency. Previously, roles at Credential Engine included Director of State Partnerships and Strategic and Policy Engagement Manager, emphasizing leadership vision and the development of learning communities. As a Senior Fellow at the National Skills Coalition, Rachel specialized in federal and state workforce data policy. A long tenure at the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development included various positions, such as Agency Performance Manager and Regional Labor Market Analyst, where data-driven decision-making and performance analysis were key functions. Rachel holds a Master of Arts in Economics from Miami University and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the College of Saint Benedict.