Rachel Emas

Rachel Emas
MA-ESP Program Director (On Leave Spring 2025); Associate Teaching Professor of Public Public Policy and Public Administration
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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.