Nashville native Rachel Moore-Beard graduated from University of Tennessee, Chattanooga with a degree in Theatre & Speech. She began working for Strategy and Leadership, LLC in 2006 as Office Manager. Over the years, her role has grown and shifted to include a variety of responsibilities, including content creation, materials development/design, and assisting in facilitation work. In 2007, Rachel joined Nashville Emerging Leaders, where she has provided support and program administration for 11 years. Additionally, she has worked with Alignment Nashville in the America’s Promise expansion initiative and Academies of Nashville launch. She also works as the Culture Creator at Made In Network, where she guides and supports the start-up in building a strong foundation for staff. Rachel is currently pursuing a Coaching Certification from Coach Academy International. She is a member of the Center for Nonprofit Management’s inaugural Collective Impact Learning Community.