Rachel H. Whitbeck, Ph.D.


Strategy • Research • Learning

What I do

Design and conduct qualitative research to provide clear, unbiased insights into participants' experiences and perspectives.Translate abstract ideas and concepts into usable frameworks and structuresDevelop learning experiences that turn complex concepts into practical understanding and behavior.Identify and mitigate risks to credibility, ethics, and reputation


Selected Experience

Director of Communications & DEI Advisor

Strategic Sales Queen

• Voice of the Client research & analysis
• Translate sales strategy into deliverables (frameworks, scripts, assets)
• Ethical messaging & risk evaluation

Doctoral Researcher

University of Limerick, Department of Sociology

• Qualitative research design & execution
• Thematic analysis & insight generation
• Systems & organizational analysis

Tutor

University of Limerick, Department of Sociology

• Seminar facilitation & discussion leadership
• Translation of abstract theory into tangible, real-world examples
• Inclusive classroom & participation design


How I Work

I work by...

• Protecting the integrity of data, language, and decisions;
• Identifying misalignment before it becomes a problem;
• Translating complexity into usable clarity;
• Pushing back on weak logic, bias, and manipulation; and
• Designing for real people rather than ideal users.