Staff

Rachelle Patel (Boyer)

Interim Co-National Director, Director of Marketing and Partnerships

Rachelle is a Sports Philanthropy expert and marketing strategist who has built partnerships across corporations, brands, sports teams, educational institutions, and community organizations at both national and international levels to create long-term, sustainable impact, particularly for youth in under resourced communities. An experienced fundraiser, she has secured millions in funding from grants, sponsorships, and individual contributions to improve the lives of youth and support community-led work. Throughout her career, she has produced high quality events for VIPs, including professional athletes and other high net worth individuals. She has also organized large-scale summits for coaches, practitioners, and youth. Originally from South Carolina and with Haitian roots, Rachelle believes strongly in equipping youth and communities to reach their full potential. Rachelle graduated from Furman University with BAs in Communications and Political Science.