Rachel Shanklin

Rachel Shanklin serves as Senior Director of Education & Resources at Small Business Majority, where she leads the organization’s national strategy to deliver impactful education and tools to small business owners across the country. 

In this role, Rachel develops innovative educational content, oversees strategic partnerships, and manages national programming—including webinars and events—to empower entrepreneurs with the knowledge they need to start, grow, and sustain their businesses. She also leads content strategy for Venturize.org, Small Business Majority’s free online resource hub, ensuring small business owners—especially those in underserved communities—have access to practical, trustworthy, and actionable tools.

A passionate advocate for equity in entrepreneurship, Rachel brings a unique blend of policy expertise, community engagement, and strategic communications to her work. Previously she served as Georgia Director and National Women’s Entrepreneurship Director for Small Business Majority. She was selected as a 2024 Truist Foundation Fellow in recognition of her commitment to advancing inclusive economic development. She is also currently pursuing her MBA in Finance at Georgia State University, further deepening her knowledge in capital markets, financial strategy, and entrepreneurship.

Rachel is driven by the belief that small businesses are the backbone of the economy and that education is a powerful lever for equity, innovation, and growth.