Rachel Emas
Rachel Emas
Associate Teaching Professor of Public Policy and Public Administration and Director of the Master of Arts in Environmental and Sustainability Policy (MA-ESP) *On Leave Spring 2025 Semester Only*
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Rachel Emas
805 21st St. NW
Washington, DC 20052
Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Dr. Rachel Emas is an Associate Teaching Professor and Director of the Master of Arts in Environmental and Sustainability Policy (MA-ESP) at the Trachtenberg School at George Washington University. Prof. Emas's research revolves around sustainability and environmental policies, especially around sustainable and equitable urban food systems. Rachel also studies public service pedagogy and inclusive teaching practices.
Previously, Rachel was at the School of Public Affairs and Administration at Rutgers University-Newark where she served as the Director of the Executive MPA, traditional MPA, and Online MPA programs.
Dr. Emas is an affiliated faculty member of the Global Food Institute at GW.
Sustainability Policy
Sustainable Development
Public Service Pedagogy
Introduction to Public Administration Capstone
Florida International University: Doctor of Philosophy in Public Affairs, 2015
University of Central Florida: Master of Arts in Political Science and Policy Analysis, 2009
Florida State University: Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, 2007