About Me
Rachel Rochester, PhD
From Academia to Impact:
Build Better Learning
Dr. Rochester brings over a decade of experience in higher education to her work in learning and development, blending research-driven insight with a passion for accessible, engaging learning experiences. With a background in pedagogy, literacy, writing, and the rhetoric of climate communication, she designs and delivers impactful learning solutions that bridge complex ideas and real-world application. Dr. Rochester specializes in user-centered design, inclusive content creation, and strategic learning initiatives that empower diverse audiences.
Education
PH.D., ENGLISH, UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
2018
Dissertation: "Postcolonial Cli-Fi: Advocacy and the Novel Form in the Anthropocene."
Committee: Sangita Gopal, Stephanie LeMenager, David Vázquez, and Kari Norgaard
M.A., ENGLISH, ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
2011
Thesis: "The Empire's Shadow: Kiran Nagarkar's Quest for the Unifying Indian Novel."
Committee: Daniel Bivona, J. Edward Mallot, and Elizabeth Horan
B.S., EDUCATION, LESLEY UNIVERSITY
2007
Valedictorian