Rachel Samson has worked on climate change policy, and the intersection of environmental and economic policy, for over 20 years. Rachel has experience at various federal government departments, including as an economist at Finance Canada and as Director of Current Analysis and Economic Research at Environment and Climate Change Canada. Between 2014 and 2019, Rachel worked as a consultant, undertaking research, analysis, policy advice and report writing for clients such as the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Rachel holds a Master’s degree in economics from Queen’s University, with a specialization in environmental economics.