RACHEL MANTIÑÁN
Diversity & Inclusion Officer
A native of Detroit, Rachel was born to Spanish parents and grew up in a racially, ethnically, culturally and linguistically diverse landscape. Diversity is second nature to her and is the foundation for her cultural inquisitiveness and deep passion for social justice and equity. Rachel merges her passions together professionally by dedicating her efforts to the advancement of Diversity and Inclusion in International Education.
Her passions are reflected personally through her years of living abroad in the inclusive city that is Barcelona, home to a community that instinctively defends and safeguards human rights. Rachel loves community organizing, lindy hop dancing, hiking, photography, gastronomy and languages. She speaks English, Spanish, Catalan and is currently studying Gallego.
“Justice is what love looks like in public.
~Cornel West”
Support/Responsibilities
Ensure a diverse and inclusive climate holistically throughout the organization
Ensure inclusive excellence in all programming
Serve as primary contact for all student diversity and inclusion concerns
Develop achievable and measurable diversity and inclusion goals
Serve as a resource for partner institutions on diversity and inclusion
Education
Certificate in Diversity & Inclusion, Diversity Abroad
MA, Immigration and Intercultural Education, University of Barcelona
TESOL Certificate, School for International Training, Barcelona
BA, Cultural Anthropology & History, Albion College
Study Abroad Experience
Kenya Coastal Cultures, School for International Training, Mombasa & Lamu, Kenya
Work Experience
Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Academic Solutions, Barcelona & London
International University Relations Manager, CETT-University of Barcelona
Senior Academic Coordinator, International Studies Abroad, Barcelona
ESL Instructor, Estudis Parets, Parets del Vallés
Affiliations
Diversity Abroad: Member since 2019
SIETAR Barcelona: Co-coordinator and Member since 2018
Volunteer Experience
Women's March Barcelona: Co-founder since 2017
V-Day Barcelona: Lead organizer, 2018 & 2019
La Bonne-Francesca Bonnemaison, Centre Cultural de Dones: Member since 2018
Immigrant Justice Now International: Member since 2018
BCN Swing Association, Gender & Diversity Committee Member since 2019