Rachel Meade Smith

Rachel Meade Smith is a versatile professional with a rich background in content development, research, editing, and learning design. She has a diverse skill set that includes being a newsletter creator, job connector, artist, repairer, and educator. Her educational background includes an MA in Design Studies from Parsons School of Design - The New School and a BA Cum Laude in Anthropology and Creative Writing from New York University.

Throughout her career, Rachel has held various roles in prestigious organizations such as Repair Artist & Educator at Repair Shop, Content & Learning Design at Civilla, Editor-in-Chief and Jobs Researcher at Words of Mouth (WoM), Part-Time Faculty at Parsons School of Design - The New School, Editor at 2U, Course Strategist and Learning Designer at 2U, Managing Editor (Interim) at Design and Culture, Content Strategy Lead at the NYC Mayor's Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Content Coordinator and Researcher at Ralph Appelbaum Associates, and Founder and Managing Editor at Plot(s): Journal of Design Studies | Parsons the New School for Design.

Rachel's experience also includes roles such as Freelance Editor and Design Strategist, Distribution and Accounts Manager at CLOG, Book Reviews Copy Editor and Coordinator at Journal of Design History (Oxford University Press), Studio and Project Manager at Javas Lehn Studio, Design Assistant at A Peace Treaty, and Archive Intern at TRUNK ARCHIVE.

With a strong academic foundation and a wealth of professional experience, Rachel Meade Smith is a highly skilled individual whose expertise spans content development, editing, learning design, and research. Her passion for art, education, and repair work complements her professional background, making her a valuable asset in various fields.