Rachel Desch

Rachel Desch, a member of the 2023 Knight-Hennessy cohort and a second-year master's student in international policy, shares insights from her diverse background on a military base to her academic journey. She discusses the importance of building trust in government to mitigate conflict and inspire innovative policymaking. Rachel highlights how pockets of 'start-up culture' within government can lead to mission-driven progress. She also reflects on common misconceptions about bureaucratic operations and shares her aspirations for public service.