Rachel Varghese

Development Professional with interests in the intersection of Gender and Public Health

Rachel Varghese is an accomplished professional with a strong educational background in Print Journalism, Global Health Delivery, and Development. She holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Print Journalism from Manorama School of Communication, a Master of Science in Global Health Delivery from University of Global Health Equity, a Master of Arts in Development from Azim Premji University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from St. Xavier's College.

Rachel has gained valuable experience working with prestigious organizations throughout her career. She currently serves as a Research Associate at Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL). Her previous roles include being a Research Associate at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), Program Specialist at Aangan Trust, William J Clinton Fellow for Service in India at American India Foundation, Editor at CRISIL, Newswire18, and Hindustan Times, Sub-editor and Reporter at Hindustan Times, and Trainee Sub-editor at The Indian Express. Rachel also has experience as a Summer Research Assistant at Duke University and as Chief Instructor at Raell Padamsee's ACE Productions.