Rachel Maller
Researcher
Rachel partners with organizations to use evidence to strengthen education and workforce systems and improve opportunities for learners. She designs and leads mixed-methods research, evaluation, and strategic planning projects that answer complex questions and inform decision-making. Her work combines quantitative and qualitative methods with collaborative engagement to generate practical recommendations that strengthen programs, inform policy, and improve practice. Rachel enjoys building strong partnerships, facilitating collaborative processes, and helping partners turn evidence into action.
Before joining Education Northwest, Rachel studied the sociology of education at the University of Iowa, where she worked on a research-practice partnership with K–12 school districts to use school climate data to improve student experiences and outcomes. Prior to graduate school, she worked directly with youth in out-of-school time programs, experiences that continue to shape her commitment to expanding educational opportunities for all learners.
Education
- M.A., Sociology, University of Iowa
- B.A., Sociology, University of Iowa
If I was an animal, I would be...
A butterfly
My kryptonite is...
Sour patch kids
One word that describes me is...
Energetic
