Rachel Heckle

Rachel Heckle is a social media professional with a strong background in sustainability and public outreach. Currently serving as the Social Media Coordinator at the University of Tennessee since September 2022, Rachel previously held the position of Social Media Manager at New Frame Creative. Earlier experience includes a role as an Americorps Member with the Knoxville Office of Waste and Resource Management, where Rachel developed outreach materials and virtual presentations focused on public education. Rachel also interned in the Office of Sustainability at the University of Tennessee, where significant contributions included creating engaging social media content and promoting sustainability. Rachel holds a Master's degree in Marketing from the University of Tennessee and a Bachelor's degree in Environmental and Natural Resources Economics from the same institution, complemented by a period of study in Environmental Economics at University College Dublin.