President at Rachel Shaw
Nationally recognized authority on ADA compliance and disability management, helping organizations transform compliance into culture.
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President and Principal Consultant of Rachel Shaw, Inc, with extensive executive-level Human Resources experience across public and private sectors.
Provides integrated HR, workers' compensation, and disability compliance solutions that reduce litigation costs and improve employee-employer relations.
Author of the industry best-selling and award-winning book, "The Disabled Workforce: What the ADA Never Anticipated."
President at Rachel Shaw, Inc
Director of Human Resources, City of Oxnard
HR Director, Montebello Unified School District
MBA, Colorado State University
Graduate, Brown University
Rachel is known nationwide as the authority on implementing and managing the ADA Disability Interactive Process. Her dynamic trainings and seminars are highly anticipated by HR and Risk Management professionals for their practical, real-life solutions.
Rachel brings deep expertise across critical HR domains, specializing in turning compliance challenges into cultural opportunities.
Expert guidance on Americans with Disabilities Act implementation and the disability interactive process
Building inclusive cultures and implementing effective DEI strategies in organizations
Strategic approaches to Family Medical Leave Act compliance and preventing leave abuse
Removing bias in employment decisions through evidence-based practices and analytics
Supporting working women entrepreneurs and addressing unique challenges in business ownership
Managing ADA accommodation requests in the evolving landscape of remote and hybrid work
Rachel brings dynamic insights, practical solutions, and engaging stories that resonate with HR professionals and business leaders.
Known nationwide as the authority on ADA compliance and disability management, with 20+ years of executive HR experience.
Delivers highly anticipated trainings and seminars known for being informative, engaging, and packed with real-life practical solutions.
Offers unique insights as a successful woman entrepreneur, mother, and business owner who understands the intersection of personal and professional success.
Published author of the industry best-selling book "The Disabled Workforce: What the ADA Never Anticipated" with compelling stories to share.
Rachel brings deep expertise and fresh perspectives on the most pressing HR and workplace challenges facing organizations today.
Expert insights on ADA compliance, implementation, and the disability interactive process that organizations often struggle with.
Practical strategies for building inclusive cultures and implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that actually work.
Unique challenges and opportunities for women in business, balancing motherhood with entrepreneurial success.
Strategies for managing Family Medical Leave Act compliance and preventing leave use and abuse in organizations.
How to remove bias in hiring and employment decisions by leveraging data and evidence-based practices.
Managing the surge in ADA accommodation requests for remote work as organizations navigate return-to-office policies.
"I help organizations turn compliance into culture. It's not about checking boxes – it's about creating workplaces where everyone can thrive while protecting your organization from costly litigation and improving employee relations."
These thought-provoking questions will help you unlock Rachel's expertise and create compelling content for your audience.
You've been described as someone who turns compliance into culture. What does that mean in practice—and how can HR leaders begin to do that in their own organizations?
In your book, 'The Disabled Workforce: What the ADA Never Anticipated,' you suggest that the ADA didn't fully prepare us for today's workplace realities. Can you share what the law missed—and how employers can adapt?
You have said that the current state of disability compliance is 'killing HR professionals' souls'—what does that mean?
You've trained thousands of HR and risk professionals across the country. What's changed most in how organizations approach disability accommodation over the past few years—and what still needs to change?
Is the ADA still relevant? Will it survive DOGE and other regulatory changes?
How has the return-to-office movement affected ADA accommodation requests, particularly for remote work?
What advice do you have for women entrepreneurs who are also mothers trying to balance business success with family life?
How can organizations use data to remove bias in their employment decisions while still maintaining compliance?
Rachel brings energy, practical wisdom, and real-world examples to every conversation. Her trainings and seminars are known for being dynamic and packed with actionable insights that audiences can immediately apply in their organizations.
Two decades of progressive leadership in human resources, building expertise across public sector, education, and private consulting.
Rachel Shaw, Inc
Leading comprehensive HR solutions for public and private sector employers, specializing in disability-related personnel issues and ADA compliance.
Award-Winning Book
Authored 'The Disabled Workforce: What the ADA Never Anticipated,' recognized as an industry best-selling and award-winning publication.
City of Oxnard
Led human resources operations for a major California city, managing complex public sector HR challenges and regulatory compliance.
Montebello Unified School District
Directed HR operations for a large school district, gaining extensive experience in educational sector employment law and management.
Colorado State University
Advanced business education with focus on organizational leadership and strategic management principles.
Brown University
Foundational education at prestigious Ivy League institution, building critical thinking and analytical skills.
Rachel's career spans both public and private sectors, giving her unique insights into the challenges facing all types of organizations. Her expertise is nationally recognized, with training sessions and seminars highly anticipated by HR and Risk Management professionals across the country.
Rachel's expertise is backed by decades of results and recognition in the HR and compliance industry.
Executive-level Human Resources experience across public and private sectors
HR and Risk Management professionals trained nationwide through dynamic seminars
Nationally recognized expert on ADA Disability Interactive Process implementation
Industry best-selling book 'The Disabled Workforce: What the ADA Never Anticipated'
Comprehensive solutions reducing litigation costs and improving employee relations
Track record of successfully managing challenging disability-related personnel issues
Providing comprehensive solutions to employers on successfully managing the interconnected roles of human resources, workers' compensation, and disability compliance.
Successfully reducing litigation risks, minimizing claims costs, and improving employee-employer relations throughout the accommodation process.
Bring nationally recognized HR expertise and engaging insights to your podcast. Rachel is ready to share practical solutions and compelling stories that will resonate with your audience.