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Rachel Parker

Research and Operations Manager, Mission Discovery and Strategy Unit

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Rachel is an assistant programme manager, providing support for projects across Nesta’s Mission Discovery and Strategy Unit.

Prior to joining Nesta, Rachel worked in the operations team at the health-tech startup Babylon Health and is passionate about the potential for future technologies to deliver social impact.

Outside of work, Rachel is an English tutor for the Access Project and a member of the Climate Venture Collective. 

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