Rachel Gerrol

Rachel Gerrol is the Co-Founder and CEO of NEXUS Global, a position she has held since 2011. NEXUS Global focuses on connecting young leaders and philanthropists to foster innovative solutions for social change. Based in Los Angeles, Gerrol has been influential in the realm of millennial philanthropy and community building, earning recognition for her efforts in these areas.

Professional Background

• NEXUS Global: Co-Founder & CEO (2011 - Present)
• PVBLIC Foundation: Founding Executive Director (2012 - 2015)
• Charles & Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation: Director of Young Adult Initiatives (2010)
• Ambassador Nancy Rubin: Special Assistant (2002 - 2010)

Education

• University of Pennsylvania: Bachelor’s degree
• Emma Willard School
• Princeton High School

Honors and Awards

Gerrol has received numerous accolades, including:

• Jewish Girl of the Year (2011)
• Jerome J. Dick Young Leadership Award (2012)
• 99 Under 33 Foreign Policy Leaders (2012)
• Wexner Heritage Fellow (2013)
• Beacon Award from the Ellis Island Honors Society (2019)

Rachel Gerrol is also recognized for her contributions to discussions on philanthropy, having been featured in prominent publications such as The New York Times and Forbes .123