Rachel Bernardo

Rachel Bernardo is an experienced professional in marketing strategy and the run specialty sector, currently serving as Manager of Marketing Strategy at Navigate since June 2022, after progressing through various roles within the company. Rachel has also contributed as an Editorial Contributor for Believe in the Run and worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Central Florida's Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport. Previous experiences include leading box office operations at Orlando City SC and serving as a shoe fitter for Track Shack and BRAZOS RUNNING COMPANY. Rachel's leadership in student athletics at Texas A&M University included roles such as President of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and involvement with the SEC Council on Racial Equity and Social Justice. Rachel holds a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Sports Management from Texas A&M and an MBA along with a Master of Sports Business Management from the University of Central Florida.