Rachel A. Meidl is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in environmental policy, law, and hazardous materials management. Her educational background includes a Doctorate in Law and Public Policy from Northeastern University, a Master of Science in Environmental Policy and Management from the University of Denver, and multiple Bachelor of Science degrees in biology, zoology, animal physiology, and chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Meidl's extensive career has included positions as a strategist and advisor for circular economy at MSCI Inc., a fellow in Energy and Environment at James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy, and Deputy Associate Administrator at Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). Furthermore, she has held Director, Regulatory & Technical Affairs position at the American Chemistry Council and has prior experience as an Environmental and Hazmat Supervisor at the University of California San Diego and as a Senior Field Chemist/Contract Manager/Reactive Materials Chemist at Clean Harbors.