Rachel Capen is a political strategist and public affairs consultant with several years of experience at the state and local level. At Capen Consulting, LLC, Rachel focuses on media relations, event planning, grassroots organization, and strategic communications.

 

Prior to joining the firm, Rachel served as campaign manager for a member of NC House leadership — going on to win re-election in the single most competitive state legislative seat in North Carolina. Rachel then served as a legislative assistant in the North Carolina General Assembly, where she oversaw office operations and advised her member on all communications and policy matters. Building on her public service in North Carolina, Rachel went on to serve as director of scheduling to the Lt. Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. In recognition of her many years in public service, the Governor of Kentucky commissioned Rachel as an aide-de-camp, earning the title of Colonel.

 

Rachel was raised in a rural area just outside of Greensboro, NC. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she majored in political science. In addition to her professional work, Rachel has served as the executive director of a county Young Republicans chapter and was a member of the North Carolina Federation of College Republicans. Outside of her work, Rachel enjoys gardening, riding horses, and bird watching.