Rachael is the CEO of Climate Outreach. Climate Outreach helps people and organisations tell a new climate story. As CEO, Rachael works closely with the board to ensure effective governance and growth of the organisation and delivers the organisation’s overall strategy, goals and impact.

Previously, Rachael was Director of PlaceShapers, the network for community-based housing associations. She led strategy and direction for the organisation, delivering member services, policy and campaigns with members.

Prior to this, Rachael was Head of Oxfam’s UK programme, leading Oxfam’s advocacy, campaigning and programme work on UK poverty. Rachael joined Oxfam from Shelter, where she hel various senior policy and campaigning roles. Before Shelter, Rachael worked as a support worker and in hostels for homeless people.

Rachael served for seven years as chair of Angel Shed Theatre Company, an inclusive theatre charity in Islington. She has also volunteered with Help Refugees and is involved in local campaigns in her community.

Our board of trustees leads our charity and is made up of volunteers. They make decisions as to how the Refugee Council is to be run and our overall direction.

Our amazing team of trustees have a diverse mix of knowledge, skills and experience. This allows them to make effective, informed choices about our future and deliver our mission.