Testimonials & CV

...Furthermore, her ability to pivot mid-session was remarkable; when she sensed a particular topic or exercise was resonating more deeply with the group, she fluidly adjusted the agenda to lean into those high-value moments without losing the overall structure of the day. Most importantly, Rachel demonstrated a profound ability to translate our team’s core functions—navigating complex digital transformations and solution architecture—into meaningful and engaging team-building activities...

Her passionate commitment to collaboration and knowledge-sharing transformed the way I think about Product and UX Design. Rachel pushed me to be more mindful of “the questions beneath the questions” and equipped me with tools to uncover the real truths behind customer concerns. She also sparked a genuine and lasting interest in Research for me, which is an area I continue to explore thanks to her thoughtful, inclusive, and fun approach. Working with Rachel was truly transformative…

...Dr. Rachel Blackburn is the most memorable professor I had during my time at the University of Kansas. Her class “Public Speaking as a Performance” is one of the most valuable classes I have ever taken. Before I took the class, I was fearful of public speaking and avoided it at all cost. By the end of her class, I was so confident that I was actively seeking public speaking opportunities on campus…