Rakashi Chand

About Rakashi Chand

As a community Leader, public speaker and cultural advocate, I have organized numerous community focused and educational events. During my years as President and vice President of the United India Association of New England, I organized over twenty different events to promote and advocate for Indian culture in America, connecting our community, helping to educate our youth, and bring greater unity and strength to the Indian diaspora in New England. I currently serve on Attorney General Maura Healey\'s Advisory Board for New Americans to advocate for the Indian Community in Massachusetts. I am a Trustee of the Jackson Homestead and Historic Newton, a member of the Newton Cultural Council and a Human Rights Commissioner for the City of Newton. A versatile professional with over twenty years of experience in the library and public history fields, I am skilled in public service, community engagement and staff management. I possess a proven ability to build strong relationships across diverse communities, communicate effectively at all levels and I strive to inspire my team by creating a positive and encouraging work environment. I take pride in connecting with our patrons and providing them with an unparalleled research experience at the Massachusetts Historical Society. I look forward to connecting with you.

Experience

1. Reading Room Supervisor

   Massachusetts Historical Society

   Jul 2022 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Library Supervision, Staff management, Training and Onboarding, Social Media Coordinator, Reference Management, Aeon, Atlas BI, excel and Microsoft Office Suite, Co-Chair MHS DEI Committee, 20••••22, Institutional Representative to SAA and Appointed Chair, SAA Host Committee

Education

• Northeastern University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, History

  2002

• Northeastern University

  Bachelor's degree, History

Skills

• Archives
• Special Collections
• Cataloging
• History
• Event Planning
• Research
• Library Science
• Public Speaking
• Community Outreach
• Library Services