Rachel is currently the interim Head of the PCU team and also the Partnership and Grants Coordinator. She joined PI in March 2024 and is based in Brussels. Rachel has worked in development and humanitarian aid for the last 20 years, which has included a focus on fundraising and working with donors, managing projects, and working with local partners in both conflict and development settings. Rachel has lived and worked in many countries in Asia and the Middle East, and supported programmes in Africa with a particular focus on engaging with local organisations and actively promoting their priorities and goals.