Rachel Rock

Multimedia Journalist

United States

Rachel Rock is a writer, journalist, and audio producer. Her reporting has aired on NPR All Things Considered, GBH News (Boston’s Local NPR station), and The World Radio (PRX). Rachel also produced a series of audio stories for the digital media company, iPondr (6 non-narrated and 2 narrated). She’s written articles for iPondr, GBH News CIR, The Dorchester Reporter, The Newton Tab, and The Wellesley Townsmen.

Prior to becoming a multimedia journalist, Rachel worked on democratic systems in Central America, most notably in support of the civilian opposition to Panamanian General Manuel Noriega in 1989. On-site experience monitoring a stolen election and the subsequent failed diplomatic effort to remove Noriega demonstrated to Rachel the power that resides in those who create the narrative of history and the power of a free press.

After completing a master’s in international Affairs and Economics, she joined ACCION International to provide financial services to the working poor throughout Latin America. At ACCION, Rachel witnessed the raw potential of men and women to defy their personal circumstances becoming borrowers instead of beneficiaries. The individual stories of this simple yet powerful identify-shift unleashed millions of dollars to impact hundreds of thousands of lives.

A graduate of the master's in journalism program at Boston University’s College of Communication, Rachel has built a multimedia skill set to capture stories to shift the mindsets of both those who hold the power in society, and more importantly, those who do not. Rachel lives outside of Boston, is a mother of four children and is most at peace lying on the floor of the forest.

Portfolio

FEATURED STORY

NPR.org
07/28/2021
Men Who Have Been Sexually Abused Have Trouble Getting Treatment

Jim Holland says he was raped by a priest when he was 13 years old. For the next 30 years, Holland locked his trauma away, holding it at bay with drinking, drugs and promiscuity. The 2002-2004 Boston Globe Spotlight investigation of sexual abuse by priests triggered his memories.

Public Radio -- AUDIO & DIGITAL

iPONDR -- AUDIO

iPONDR -- DIGITAL

METROWEST -- Print Stories

Dorchester Reporter
01/02/2020
A legislative aide talks of his odyssey to a State House desk

On a hot August evening, Devin Edwards stopped in at an elderly neighbor's house on his way home from work. That morning, Edwards had received this woman's frantic call reporting a dead squirrel on her electrical wire. Upon arrival, he found her sitting in her garden, eyes locked on the dangling rodent.

Newton TAB
Golda Meir House celebrates comprehensive renovation

After years of work to secure support and funding, 2Life Communities' Golda Meir House in Auburndale celebrated the modernization of its 199 apartments. On Friday morning, the 2Life Communities' (formerly Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly - JCHE) gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony in the building's sun-filled courtyard to celebrate the milestone.

The Wellesley Townsman
05/31/2020
At Wellesley commencement, Anita Hill calls race for social justice 'a relay'

At Wellesley College's 141st Commencement, Brandeis Law Professor Anita Hill knit together her notoriety as the Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' accuser with her knowledge and commitment to eradicating sexual violence as a 'public health crisis' that has emerged with the #MeToo movement.In 1991, Hill stepped forth under the intense public scrutiny of Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearings to share her story of workplace sexual intimidation.

Newton TAB
Newton Farmers' Market celebrates its 40th season at City Hall

In the early days, when Newton Farmers' Market Manager Judy Dore wanted to increase her customer base, she would dress up as a carrot and march in the Memorial Day Parade.Today, the carrot suit isn't necessary. Instead, Dore draws in the public by promising a range of vendors from local farmers to coffee roasters to bakers.

Boston University -- AUDIO & DIGITAL

Visual Storytelling