Rachel Noerdlinger

Rachel Noerdlinger in the Co-Founder of the Health Equity in Transplantation Coalition. An award-winning communications strategist, Rachel understands the value of third-party coalition-building and issues related to diversity, inclusion and strengthening relationships for organizations working in communities of color. She has been at the forefront of major national issues, including managing media coordination for the high-profile funeral of George Floyd and for the historic civil rights march on Washington led by Actum client Rev. Al Sharpton and National Action Network. 

Rachel’s influence as a bona fide veteran on the front lines of social justice has earned her myriad accolades, including on City & State’s New York Power of Diversity: Black 100 list and, most recently, ranking as the top strategist of New York’s 2021 Political PR Power 50 by City & State. 

Rachel previously served as Chief of Staff for New York City’s First Lady, Chirlane McCray, under Mayor Bill de Blasio. Prior to joining de Blasio’s administration, she was President of Noerdlinger Media, a consulting firm representing a cross-sector of high-profile clients in politics, business, civil rights, law and entertainment. Her other career highlights include serving as press secretary during Rev. Al Sharpton’s 2004 presidential bid and as public relations advisor to the late attorney Johnnie L Cochran, Jr.