Rachael Gibson

Rachael is the chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer at Crowe, where she sets the firm’s DE&I strategy and oversees all related internal and external investments, programs, and partnerships, including Crowe’s relationship with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), and Crowe’s efforts to attract and retain diverse talent.

Rachael is a data-driven leader, committed to ensuring that DE&I is tightly connected to Crowe business priorities and deeply woven into the fabric of its culture. Rachael is frequently called on to speak on topics such as leadership development, equity in the workplace, and managing change in a diverse workforce.

Prior to joining Crowe, Rachael served as a management consultant for more than 15 years, advising on issues related to DE&I, strategy, change management, leadership development, and program evaluation.

Professional Affiliations

• Maryland Humanities – board member
• Support Center – board member
• National Association of Black Accountants – member

Education

• Masters in Community/Urban Planning
  University of Maryland, College Park | College Park, Maryland
• Bachelors in Criminal Justice
  University of North Florida | Jacksonville, Florida