Rachel Meyer
Meet Rachel
Rachel Meyer is a Principal at McChrystal Group, where she works as part of our Implementation team to help organizations across industries examine and then optimize the way they make strategic plans and decisions, share critical information across traditional business units, and speed up the process by which they learn and make improvements to their operations.
What did you do before joining McChrystal Group?
Prior to joining McChrystal Group, I attended Catholic University. During and after my time at Catholic University, I interned for a member of the European Parliament. I also have experience working in Human Resources for an intellectual property law firm and managing a boathouse on the Potomac River.
Why did you join McChrystal Group?
I joined McChrystal Group for the opportunity to work on small, diverse teams in a fast-paced environment where I could focus on how organizations, across a variety of industries, succeed in the face of unique business challenges.
What has been your proudest moment at McChrystal Group?
My proudest moment at McChrystal Group was being selected to co-lead one of our McChrystal Group Leadership Ventures, where we took a group of team members rock climbing in New River Gorge, West Virginia.
What sport or hobby do you have outside of work?
I play in soccer and lacrosse leagues in DC and I love to be on the water kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, and especially waterskiing.
B.A. The Catholic University of America
Written Articles/ Materials
Case Study
How Crisis Response Systems Created a New Normal for City Operations
At the onset of the pandemic, governments and businesses alike scrambled to understand and respond to their rapidly changing environment. See how an embedded McChrystal team helped the City of Boston rethink the way agencies and departments coordinated and operated to not just respond to crisis but set a resilient foundation for its future.
How a State Agency Scaled Communication Throughout Its Teams
This case study highlights the success of a communications forum established for the Virginia Department of Health and how it helped the entire organization align around strategic priorities and make informed decisions amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization was able to increase information sharing speed and clarify strategic priorities, resulting in more informed decision making at all levels. Discover how they overcame longstanding challenges and supported the well-being of the state's 8 million residents.
Helping a Financial Services Team Work Better Together
In the face of a recent acquisition as well as increased market competition, a Fortune 100 banks wealth management division needed help scaling its business and finserv portfolio. It was also contending with a new, self-imposed regulatory model that required its people to adapt to new working rhythms.To effectively compete, the team needed to evolve mindsets and ways of working—and this meant we first needed to understand the structural and behavioral barriers inhibiting growth.
