Rebel’s passion for education was sparked in college during her time volunteering with the Cornell Prison Education Program and Big Brothers Big Sisters. From these experiences, she saw firsthand how access to high-quality learning opportunities can impact student’s lives, and how the systems that shape education create barriers to access.
After college, Rebel joined Teach for America as a high school science teacher, combining her love of teaching and STEM. In the classroom, she developed new Advanced Placement and Honors courses, expanding access to advanced coursework, and especially enjoyed supporting students with postsecondary planning, helping them envision and prepare for life after high school.
Seeking to better understand and address the system-level inequities she observed in college and as a teacher, Rebel earned an Ed.M. in Education Policy and Analysis at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She then joined Education Resource Strategies, where she partnered with K-12 district leaders nationwide to tackle complex challenges related to resource allocation. As a strategy consultant, she led projects to redesign high school career pathways and bell schedules, and strengthened school leaders’ skills to use data-driven analysis to improve student experiences and outcomes.
Rebel brings a human-centered approach to strategy, grounding in strong relationships, thoughtful analysis, and a deep commitment to ensuring all students have the opportunities they need to succeed.