Rachel Crowder  has a strong foundation in strategic planning, healthcare administration, and proposal development. She holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Toledo & Bowling Green State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Health Services Administration from Ohio University. She has also completed a Grant Writing Certificate from the University of Georgia and maintains licensure in Accident & Health, Life insurance through the Ohio Department of Insurance. Additionally, Rachel has completed project management training through LinkedIn Learning, further strengthening her capacity to lead and execute impactful initiatives.

Rachel’s commitment to professional growth is demonstrated through her participation in several leadership and accelerator programs. She is a graduate of the Kathy Duffy Espy Leadership for Social Change Program through the YWCA and completed the Social Enterprise Accelerator (SEA Change) and Columbus Accelerate programs, along with the Accelerate Her initiative through the Columbus Urban League. These programs have equipped her with innovative approaches to social change, entrepreneurship, and community leadership, positioning her to make a lasting impact in the healthcare and nonprofit sectors.

Naomi Crowder is a skilled Software Engineer and Full-Stack Developer with expertise in the MERN stack, backed by a robust foundation in chemical engineering, quality control, and project management. Since 2021, she has successfully led projects at Raette Consulting from initiation to completion, specializing in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Naomi excels at keeping projects on track by optimizing resources, ensuring clear stakeholder communication, and proactively removing obstacles.

Her background in chemical engineering and quality science has equipped her with deep expertise in compliance, risk management, process optimization, and statistical process control. She also brings advanced skills in project estimation, earned value management (EVM), SAP Materials Management, and key project tools such as Jira and Asana. 

Naomi’s unique blend of engineering precision, software development capabilities, and leadership excellence enables her to solve complex challenges and deliver high-impact results. She is also deeply committed to community service, having volunteered with organizations focused on youth and community empowerment in Dayton, Ohio.

Akeena is a forward-thinking Health Strategist with expertise in public health, healthcare strategy, and innovation. She is dedicated to developing transformative initiatives that improve community health and advance healthcare systems. 

Her professional experience includes roles as a Health Educator with the CDC Foundation, where she designed and implemented health promotion programs, developed educational materials, and ensured health literacy and access for diverse populations. As a Research Assistant with the Detroit URC, Akeena strengthened community partnerships, amplified health equity messaging, and presented qualitative and quantitative data to support informed decision-making.

Akeena’s work as a Clinical Research Assistant at Henry Ford Health System involved recruiting participants for NIH-funded studies, improving health research accessibility, and engaging communities through outreach initiatives. 

Akeena has a Master of Public Health and she's certified in Business Analysis & Process Management. Her work emphasizes collaboration, data-driven insights, and a commitment to advancing public health priorities through education, research, and strategic initiatives.