Rachel Ann Thomas Poovathoor

Rachel Poovathoor brings an interdisciplinary lens to global health communications, combining policy insight, systems thinking, and a sharp eye for data-driven storytelling. With dual master’s degrees in Public Administration and Health Administration from Cornell University, she approaches each engagement with a consultant’s mindset—framing the problem, grounding it in evidence, and clarifying the path to action.

Her portfolio spans global development, digital health innovation, and healthcare operations. She has advised clients across Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa on health financing and insurance models, supported maternal and child health initiatives with the Inter-American Development Bank, and led implementation efforts for AI scheduling tools and hospital systems optimization in the U.S.

At Cognition, Rachel helps clients make complex ideas accessible and actionable—whether translating data into compelling narratives or synthesizing insights that move strategies forward. She’s driven by a belief that clear, evidence-based communication is essential to advancing health equity and system-wide impact.