Rachel Cook

Rachel’s primary responsibilities include assisting and supporting the Development Department as well as helping to oversee the general running of the office. Rachel has always had a passion for the outdoors and conservation. She holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Vermont. While attending UVM, Rachel participated in two study abroad programs. The first program was a School for International Training course in Australia focusing on conservation and natural resource management. While in Australia Rachel interned with Parks Victoria and conducted a photo survey of rare birds as well as a wildlife inventory. The second study abroad program was a course in ecotourism and sustainable development in Costa Rica.

Before coming to Waterkeeper Alliance Rachel worked for the JCC on the Palisades. The last position that she held at the JCC was Youth Services Program Director. While in this position Rachel’s main responsibility was to develop and manage programming for children in kindergarten through high school. Although she enjoyed this position Rachel’s true passion is in the environment and wanted to pursue this passion through her work. Rachel has volunteered with and worked for the Hackensack Riverkeeper at their canoe and kayak livery in Secaucus, NJ.