Rachel Plakon, an accomplished businesswoman and community leader, holds an MBA in Corporations from Florida International University's Chapman Graduate School of Business and studied Mass Media Communications and Journalism at Oral Roberts University. She has worked in a variety of industries over the years, including real estate, journalism, and politics, and her expertise in these fields is truly remarkable. Rachel has served as a Commissioner at Florida Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission, a Real Estate Broker, a Commercial Real Estate Agent, a Land Specialist, and a Reporter/Writer for various agencies and organizations. She has also been a Community Liaison/Spokesperson for Governor's Mentoring Initiative at Office of the Governor, State of Florida, where she used her expertise in public relations.

Throughout her career, Rachel has been deeply involved in community service and has held leadership positions in several organizations. She served as Commissioner at Florida Commission on the Status of Women and as President of Southeast Ingenuity Investments, Inc. (Real Estate Investment Company). She was also a Planning & Zoning Board member (Vice Chair 2018-2019) at City of Winter Garden. Rachel's professional background, combined with her passion for community building, make her a valuable asset to any organization or community she serves.