Rachel Krause is a communications professional with over a decade of experience in journalism, community-focused storytelling, and program management. With a strong foundation in audience engagement, data-driven strategies, and creative leadership, they specialize in helping organizations understand and grow their impact. Their background in journalism, paired with expertise in content distribution, event planning, and community building has equipped them to effectively collaborate with organizations of all kinds. She is currently the Program Coordinator for the WAY TO GO program at the Mid-America Regional Council. Rachel also owns and manages Banjo Creative, a community-focused design and marketing studio in Kansas City. She has completed work for a range of clients in various design and marketing capacities, including Black & Veatch Corporation, the Public Health Department of the Unified Government/Kansas City,KS, BikeWalkKC, Dotte Agency, the Vision Zero Network, Community Health Council of Wyandotte County, Healthy Communities Wyandotte, Georgia Bikes, California Bicycle Coalition, and Columinate. Before launching Banjo Creative, they were a communications manager in the active transportation sector at the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition in Atlanta, Ga., and BikeWalkKC in Kansas City, Mo. Her work with BikeWalkKC earned her the title of "Best In-House Design" in 2014 by Nonprofit Connect. Rachel has a degree in magazine journalism from the University of Missouri School of Journalism.