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Rachael Smith, MHA, RD

Rachael is a Population Health Specialist at Independence Blue Cross, where she collaborates with primary care providers to develop strategies that keep their patient populations healthy before they require care. She is a registered dietitian with over five years of experience in inpatient and outpatient nutrition settings managing cardiovascular disease, HIV/AIDS, chronic kidney disease, liver failure, and supporting transplant recipients through nutrition counseling. Rachael is passionate about improving healthcare access and addressing food security challenges for Philadelphians. She is a proud alumna of La Salle University and Penn State University and currently lives in South Philadelphia with her fiancé and two dogs. In her free time, she enjoys exploring Philly's vibrant farmers markets, restaurants, cultural festivals, and parks.