Strategist | Educator | Human Being

Ray’Chel explores innovative ways to empower communities and design effective policies. She focuses on closing wealth gaps in underserved areas, using insights from behavioral economics and public health to develop strategies for financial resilience and promote fair economic growth for all.

Her research in this area includes:

• Developing strategies to reduce wealth gaps in marginalized communities

• Addressing workplace harassment across institutions

• Using behavioral economics to reduce high school and college dropout rates

• Improving parent-teacher associations through policy recommendations

• Investigating racial disparities in infant mortality rates

• Analyzing the historical fight for fair housing

Ray’Chel investigates sustainable financial models for faith-based organizations as a personal finance speaker and program consultant. Her work involves creating innovative fundraising strategies and developing stewardship practices that align with spiritual values, ensuring the long-term success and community impact of religious institutions.

Key topics in this area include:

• Redefining philanthropic tax policy for the 21st century

• Applying Abrahamic principles to fundraising and development

• Exploring sustainable financial models for religious organizations

Ray’Chel examines how different faiths can work together to solve big problems. Her research looks at the unique role of faith-based organizations in driving positive change and promoting understanding across diverse religious and cultural backgrounds.

Her work in this field covers:

• Exploring environmental ethics from faith perspectives, including ecowomanism

• Highlighting faith principles' connections to voting rights and civic engagement

• Addressing religious hypocrisy and providing guidance for religious leaders

• Engaging faith communities in prison reform efforts

• Analyzing Christian theology, worship practices, and interfaith dialogue