Rachael Parker-Chavez

Rachael Parker-Chavez (she/her) has worked at the intersection of systems change and social justice for over a decade. Before joining the L.A. Opportunity Youth Collaborative, Rachael worked as an independent strategist helping public, private, and nonprofit organizations foster equitable community engagement and drive community-led solutions. Rachael has also worked as an advocate for youth impacted by the child welfare and juvenile legal systems, most recently serving for two years as the Luskin-Pritzker Fellow at the L.A. County Office of Child Protection and in social work practicum at Youth Justice Coalition. Rachael holds dual master’s degrees in public policy and social welfare from UCLA, where her research focused on social and economic policy, prevention, and wealth redistribution. Originally from Michigan, Rachael has called Southern California home since 2003. She currently lives in South L.A. with her partner and their many pets.