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Rachel Rathburn

Program Developer, Women's Business Center

About Rachel

As Program Developer of CEI’s Women’s Business Center, Rachel develops and facilitates training and programming specifically targeted to support Maine women to start or grow their own business. Prior to joining CEI Rachel’s education and career journey had been focused on the culinary arts.  She is a graduate of Southern Maine New Hampshire University in Manchester, New Hampshire. She obtained an Associate’s of Science Degree in Culinary Arts and a Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Management.

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Coelle Travel

"Coelle Travel is an international travel startup based in Wabanaki/Maine, owned by an indigenous immigrant woman, Khadija El Barkaoui, with roots in Amazigh/Morocco.…"

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A Dream Realized: Kasha's Journey to Creating a Successful Home Child Care Program 

"In the wake of personal loss and an empty nest, Kasha Haggarty found her calling – establishing a unique home-based child care program.…"

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From Personal Need to Community Solution: Brooke's In-Home Child Care Journey 

"In response to her own struggles finding child care during the COVID-19 pandemic, Brooke took a bold step into entrepreneurship by opening an…"