Rachel Isacoff is the Director, U.S. Program and Policy initiative. She joined the Foundation in 2019. In this role, Rachel is responsible for driving the Foundation’s domestic clean energy transition work and leading a portfolio of grants on economic development in distressed communities across the U.S.
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Mar 08 2024 Perspective Unlocking Clean Energy Incentives for Underserved Communities A look at three grantees exploring innovative projects and methods to increase uptake of the Inflation Reduction Act tax credits.
Dec 07 2022 Perspective The Fight for $15: How Increasing the Minimum Wage Can Close the Racial Wealth Gap In November 2012, New York City fast-food workers walked off their jobs, demanding a $15 minimum wage and union rights. Since then, the struggle for higher wages has become one of the most successful workers’ movements in recent memory, impacting 86 states, cities, and counties, pressuring some of the world’s largest corporations to raise their […]
Mar 15 2022 Perspective Unconditional Cash and Good Working Conditions – Do We Have to Choose? The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is considered one of the most effective programs for reducing child poverty and promoting economic stability among low-wage families. But there is a suite of benefits that is needed to support workers in their daily lives, like paid leave and minimum wage, that rely on a progressive tax system. […]