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Rachel Jessica Daniel, Ph.D. (she/her/hers), is an author and educator who amplifies liberation narratives of Black people and other members of the global majority. 

 

As the Associate Dean of Professional Development and Academic Innovation at Massasoit Community College, Dr. Daniel leads initiatives aimed at fostering inclusive pedagogical practices and creating equitable learning environments. Her work is focused on driving innovation in teaching and learning.

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Dr. Daniel’s career includes serving as an Associate Professor of English, and the Director of the Center for Employee Enrichment and Development at Massasoit, where she designed professional development programs that emphasize inclusive teaching practices. She is deeply committed to fostering continuous learning and professional growth among faculty and staff, ensuring that all members of the college community are supported in their efforts to create a more equitable educational experience for students.

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In addition to her leadership roles, Dr. Daniel is a scholar with expertise in American Studies and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. She is co-editor of It’s Our Movement Now: Black Women and the 1977 National Women’s Conference (University of Florida Press, 2022) and has published work in TDR: The Drama Review and has a chapter of a book published by The University of Mississippi Press.

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As a speaker and consultant, Dr. Daniel has delivered professional development workshops at community colleges and universities. She currently leads the Fellowship Initiative for The Untold Narratives. Dr. Daniel is also a recipient of a Esperimento sul Respiro Artist Residency.

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As a dedicated leader, scholar, and mentor, Dr. Daniel is driven by her belief in the transformative power of education and its potential to create more just, inclusive, and thriving communities.