Rachel (Rae) Woods has led research studies at Advisory Board since 2014, and she brings deep healthcare knowledge, strategic insight, and operational expertise to her hands-on work with executives and frontline providers. She frequently speaks at and facilitates retreats and leadership meetings, and is known for her energetic and passionate teaching style.

Rae has a bachelor's in exercise science from Slippery Rock University and a master's in human bioenergetics from Colorado State University. Rae genuinely looks forward to nights when she can sleep outside (in a tent) and professes love for her home state of Ohio whenever she can.