Rachelle Neal

President @Capitol Research Services

East Lansing, MI, US

Rachelle Neal is founder, owner, and chief researcher for Capitol Research Services. She brings a wealth of knowledge in corporate, nonprofit and public sector research experience gained through 30 years of industry leadership. Neal, who earned an M.A. from Michigan State University, has conducted national seminars for business leaders and research professionals. Neal was the 2009 Athena Award Recipient from the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. The ATHENA Award honors women and men who strive towards the highest level of professional accomplishment, who excel in their chosen field, have devoted time and energy to their community, and who pave paths for other women to follow. In 2005, the national Marketing Research Association awarded her the Professional Research Certification of Research Company CEO, expert level. The certification recognizes the unique qualifications and expertise of marketing research professionals. In The Entrepreneurial Awards of Greater Lansing named her Socially Responsible Entrepreneur of the Year. In 1996, Neal was named Small Business Person of the Year by the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. Neal is well respected by clients, peers and business colleagues.

Michigan State University

Master of Arts (MA), Communications

Michigan State University

M.A., Marketing and Communication

Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Science (BS)