Embedded Files
Climate & Sustainability Leader
Climate & Sustainability Leader
Research, Evaluation & Learning
Research, Evaluation & Learning
Systems Change
Systems Change
Rachel Szczytko, M.S.
Welcome
Welcome
I am a social scientist and program leader working at the intersection of climate challenges, human behavior, and systems change.
My work helps organizations and communitites understand complex climate and sustainability challenges and translate research and learning into action. I bring experience in research, program evaluation, facilitation, strategic coordination, and systems thinking. My work spans philanthropy, nonprofits, academia, and government, with expertise in environmental literacy, sustainability transitions, and collaborative approaches to systems change.
Experience includes
Michigan State University
Pisces Foundation
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
North Carolina State University
Areas of expertise
Research, Evaluation & Learning
Designing and implementing research and evaluation initatives help organizations understand outcomes, generate actionable insights, and strengthen programs.
Climate & Sustainability Education
Designing and delivering engaging experiences that help learners of all ages understand climate, environmental, and sustainability challenges in formal and informal educational settings.
Facilitation & Collaboration
Facilitating conversations, collaborative learning, and stakeholder engagement processes that help organizations develop shared understanding, navigate complex challenges, and translate insights into action.
Systems Thinking & Modeling
Facilitating participatory systems mapping and social learning to help organizations understand complex sustainability challenges and identify leverage points for change.
How I work
Understand the system
Use systems thinking and interdisciplinary research to understand complex challenges.
Generate & synthesize evidence
Design research and evaluation approaches that produce useful insights.
Bring people together
Facilitate collaboration across organizations, disciplines, and stakeholder groups.
Translate learning into action
Turn evidence and collective learning into strategies and practical next steps.
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse