Rachel Brenner Pavsner

About Rachel Brenner Pavsner

I take complex leadership aspirations and translate them into realistic communications plans with tangible results. I help organizations build understanding and trust during AI adoption, M&A, restructuring, and other large-scale transformations. I also shape measurable employee engagement around signature initiatives and recognition programs. Throughout my career, I\'ve worked across all angles of communications: media relations, digital channels, executive thought leadership, celebrity engagement, corporate comms, you name it. I bring all of these insights with me when creating a holistic strategic plan.Reach out if you or your C-suite needs help delivering important messages with clarity and across sectors:Consumer Discretionary & Staples, Finance, Healthcare, Materials, Non-Profit, Real EstateResults from consulting and in-house roles:• Strengthened employee culture during transformationMultiple reorganizations challenged employee sentiment. Re-shaped engagement programs for a multinational organization, sustaining 81–88% positive engagement scores over multiple years.• Established consistency and clarity across global channelsFragmented content diluted the impact of major announcements. Overhauled internal editorial processes and technology, driving a 7-fold increase in engagement and a 53% open rate.• Elevated frontline employee engagementA company\'s critical workforce cohort lacked two-way communication. Increased annual survey response rates by 24%, exceeding industry benchmarks by 15–30%.• Launched a mission and values platform that resonatedLeadership changes and external pressures required a strategic vision. Built an employee campaign that achieved 64% participation and 81% recall.• Leveraged corporate citizenship to strengthen pride and connectionDisjointed efforts around volunteering lacked a unifying purpose. Anchored a new program in a values-driven campaign, increasing participation by 180%.• Expanded reach and relevance for a community institutionA New York City landmark sought to attract new audiences. Secured pro bono celebrity participation, generating 33M media impressions, 5K single-day attendees, and 20K new members in four in Westchester, NY, I am open to consulting engagements or fractional senior leadership roles. Contact: r••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Council Member

   Executive Council For Leading Change Eclc

   Jan 2026 — Present

   Accepted to an elite network of senior leaders managing large-scale transformation. This global community of executives produces white papers, roundtables, and in-person conferences on innovative solutions to organizational complexity.

Education

• Cornell University

  Bachelors of Science, Communication

• New York University

  School of Professional Studies, Public Relations