Rachel Ingal

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Rachel Ingal is a dedicated activist who is passionate about addressing period poverty– a global issue affecting 500 million people. This issue vastly impacts various critical areas of development, such as education, reproductive health, and economic empowerment. As a social innovator and entrepreneur, her startup, Aster, is committed to creating accessible menstrual health products for emerging markets and communities worldwide.

Ingal’s career has been woven with a commitment to gender equity and education. She recently graduated with a Master’s degree in Education and Entrepreneurship from Harvard University. Prior to this, she served as an English teacher through the Fulbright program in Madrid, Spain and worked at Vital Voices on leadership programs and global network management.

“As a visionary leader, I champion social innovation as a way to create a better world for women and girls.”