Who is Rachel?
Rachel Lauren King is a conscious social influencer who is passionate about racial equity, Black life, women’s rights, foster care/adoption, and holistic wellness. By profession Rachel is a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practitioner and Human Resources professional. Rachel is the Chief People Officer for Van Jones founded non-profit organization Dream.Org (formerly Dream Corps) while concurrently serving as a Managing Partner (Programming and Relationships) for Diversified, a boutique DEI consulting firm. It is not by coincidence that Rachel’s passion for people and heart for culture has led her to a career that speaks to who she is and what she believes.
Through her popular social platforms and various contributor positions, Rachel speaks out against racial injustice and advocates, most commonly, for the lives of all Black people. As a proud adoptive mom of 3, Rachel is no stranger to foster care and adoption, and more specifically how this industry affects Black and Brown children and families. She proudly supports individuals facing the perils of a system in need of deep healing.
It is Rachel’s belief that many systemic disadvantages also separate the demographics she predominately works to support from access to holistic treatment and awareness. Because of this, she shares her knowledge and interest in healthy alternatives and remedies. Including home birth, which she experienced with the birth of her youngest son, Zane.
Rachel currently serves on the board of directors for the Austin Area Urban League, & H.O.M.E. In addition she is a regular contributor for the African Diaspora Online News Channel. Rachel is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, and was initiated at the University of Illinois’ Urbana Champaign’s Alpha Nu Chapter. Presently she is a member of the Austin Alumnae Chapter. Although a proud Chicago native, Rachel currently resides in Austin Texas with her husband Marquise, daughters Savannah and Kensleigh, and sons Elijah and Zane, and bonus daughter Skye.
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