Rachel Gogel is an independent creative executive and educator whose career grew alongside the rise of modern digital design at Meta, The New York Times, and GQ. Since founding her consultancy in 2020, she has partnered with global organizations (Airbnb, Dropbox) and women-led ventures (Chicken & Egg Films, Anew) as a fractional design leader at the intersection of brand, culture, and technology. A queer advocate, Rachel champions marginalized voices through teaching, mentoring, speaking, and writing. Named one of Creative Boom’s “20 graphic designers inspiring us the most in 2025,” her insights have been featured in PRINT, Creative Review, and Designfully. No matter where she is in the world, you can always find Rachel hunting for the perfect chai spot. Learn more: rachelgogel.com.