Rachel Fishman is the director of the Higher Education program at New America. Fishman is a researcher, award-winning writer, and advocate, dedicated to centering students and their needs in federal policymaking discussions. She has the honor of leading a diverse team of talented individuals who work together to make higher education more equitable and inclusive.
Fishman is a consumer advocate at heart and focuses much of her work on predatory and other practices that harm students, particularly low-income and students of color. She and her work have been cited in such media outlets as the New York Times, the Washington Post, and NPR.
Fishman previously worked as an education advisor for The College Planning Center in Boston, where she provided guidance to students and families on how to plan and pay for college. She holds a master’s degree from Harvard University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. An avid baker, she lives in Virginia with her spouse, two young children, and dog.
