Rachel Rehlinger

Hands-on engineering foundation: Rachel was part of Insper's first mechanical engineering cohort and emphasizes project-based, laboratory-centered learning; her undergraduate work included bioengineering electives and a capstone focused on modeling infrared light penetration in tissue. edu+1

Bridges technical research and business operations: she moved from consulting at IBM into business roles at GALY and later into lab leadership, combining project management, business development and hands-on bioprocess work to scale lab-grown materials. edu+1

Community builder and event programmer: Rachel contributes to the startup ecosystem through programming and events—serving as Program Experience Coordinator at Venture Café Cambridge and organizing meetups (e.g., SXSW regional meetup) to connect founders, investors and students. venturecafecambridge+2

Committed to purpose-driven biotech and sustainability: at GALY she works on lab-grown cotton and cocoa with goals of reducing environmental impact, improving traceability and addressing resource scarcity in traditional agriculture. edu

Mentor and advocate for inclusion in engineering: she speaks about barriers for women in engineering, encourages prospective female engineers, and supports students and youth through mentoring and volunteering. edu+1