Rachel Handler

Rachel Handler (she/her) serves as Georgia Equality’s Housing Policy Manager. Rachel holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Yale University, where she found her passion in public service. From running a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) clinic to clearing trails at local nature preserves, she honed her skills in advocacy and coalition-building. After graduation, Rachel worked as a fair housing investigator, designing and coordinating tests to enforce fair housing laws. She firmly believes that access to safe, affirming housing can transform lives and that policymaking is a crucial tool to achieve that goal.

Born and raised in the Northeast, Rachel is immensely grateful for the new home she has found in Georgia and among Atlanta’s vibrant LGBTQ+ community. Outside of work, she can be found tackling DIY projects (to varying degrees of success), solving crosswords, and identifying plant species around the neighborhood.

Rachel Handler

Rachel Handler (she/her) serves as Georgia Equality’s Housing Policy Manager. Rachel holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Yale University, where she found her passion in public service. From running a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) clinic to clearing trails at local nature preserves, she honed her skills in advocacy and coalition-building. After graduation, Rachel worked as a fair housing investigator, designing and coordinating tests to enforce fair housing laws. She firmly believes that access to safe, affirming housing can transform lives and that policymaking is a crucial tool to achieve that goal.

Born and raised in the Northeast, Rachel is immensely grateful for the new home she has found in Georgia and among Atlanta’s vibrant LGBTQ+ community. Outside of work, she can be found tackling DIY projects (to varying degrees of success), solving crosswords, and identifying plant species around the neighborhood.

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