Rachel Collins

Rachel Collins has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in human resources, research, and counseling. Rachel most recently worked as a Human Resources Director at Worcester Community Action Council, Inc., where they played a strategic role in developing and implementing the agency's strategic plan initiatives. Rachel also developed HR policies and procedures, provided guidance in HR policy and compliance, benefits, and employee relations. Prior to that, they served as a Human Resources Administrator within the same organization, focusing on compliance reporting, benefits administration, and new employee recruitment and orientation.

Rachel also gained experience at YWCA USA as a Human Resources Intern, where they conducted research on the impact of increased minimum wage, updated affirmative action plans, and evaluated pay grade and performance evaluation systems. Before that, they worked at Clark University as a Student Assistant in the Philosophy Department, managing dossiers and balancing budgets using Excel. Rachel also served as a Research Assistant, developing coding manuals and analyzing data using SPSS. Rachel has also worked as an Employment Consultant at Nefesh B'Nefesh, where they helped clients edit and revise resumes and submitted resumes on their behalf for job opportunities.

Additionally, Rachel has had early experience as a Day Camp Counselor at the Springfield Jewish Community Center. In this role, they planned and led activities for young children and worked closely with a co-counselor to facilitate programming.

Overall, Rachel Collins has demonstrated a strong background in human resources, research, and counseling through their various roles and experiences.

Rachel Collins earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with a minor in Economics from Clark University, where they studied from 2011 to 2015. Rachel later pursued a Master's Degree in Science in Professional Communication, which they obtained from the same university in 2016.