Rachel Gogel

Since founding her San Francisco-based consultancy in 2020, she has brought her expertise to larger companies like Airbnb and Dropbox and women-founded ventures such as Chicken & Egg Films and A Space, In Between. As a solopreneur, Rachel collaborates with global organizations in a fractional leadership capacity, guiding them through digital transformation and brand evolution. Before launching her business, she built multidisciplinary teams at GQ, The New York Times, Meta and Godfrey Dadich. Passionate about nurturing the next generation of creative talent, Rachel divides her time between consulting and education. She teaches Career Design Lab at California College of the Arts’ DMBA program and offers an on-demand course through the School of The New York Times. Her commitment to mentorship extends through platforms such as ADPList and Talk To A Creative Director, building on her role as AIGA SF’s Women in Leadership & Design chair (2021–24). A queer advocate championing marginalized voices, Rachel addresses industry inequities through speaking engagements, published writing and active involvement in purpose-driven initiatives. Recognized on Forbes and Inc.’s “30 under 30” lists, she earned a 2022 Webby nomination for spearheading the Departures magazine rebrand. Her insights have been featured in PRINT, Creative Review, Fast Company and Design by Women. After hours, you can find Rachel museum hopping, playing basketball or plotting her eventual return to her beloved hometown of Paris.