Rachel Vecht

Rachel Vecht is a leading voice in Diversity & Inclusion, known for transforming how organisations support working parents and carers. Since founding Educating Matters in 2001, Rachel has worked globally with DEI leads, Employee Resource Groups and HR teams to create inclusive, family-friendly cultures where employees feel valued, understood, and empowered. Drawing from her background as a school teacher and her real-life experiences as a mother of four, Rachel brings a unique blend of expertise and relatability to her work. Her sessions are rich in empathy, grounded in lived experience, and underpinned by evidence-based strategies that support the integration of work and family life.

Rachel’s career began in the classroom, where she gained deep insight into children’s development and the vital role that parents and carers play. Her transition into corporate consultancy came from a desire to make that knowledge accessible to the workplace. Through Educating Matters, she has partnered with clients across sectors – banking, tech, law, media, pharmaceuticals, and more – to deliver impactful seminars, workshops, webinars and 1:1 consultations. Rachel is especially renowned for her ability to engage diverse audiences, from senior leaders to new parents, always tailoring her message with cultural sensitivity and warmth.

Among Rachel’s most notable contributions is her work during the pandemic, when she delivered over 100 one-to-one coaching sessions in a matter of weeks to support overwhelmed parents and carers. She has helped thousands of employees globally through talks on resilience, emotional intelligence, positive parenting, mental health, and managing the mental load. Her work with Barclays, Microsoft, HSBC, EY and Sky is frequently cited as transformational, with her sessions credited for improving employee wellbeing, reducing stress, and enhancing productivity. Rachel is also a respected contributor to media, podcasts and blogs on parenting, education and workplace inclusion, with a reach that extends well beyond her corporate clients.

As a keynote speaker, Rachel brings both professionalism and authenticity. She speaks with clarity and conviction, weaving personal stories with practical takeaways that resonate across cultures and career levels. Whether addressing the challenges of fatherhood, fertility, navigating burnout or building inclusive networks, Rachel’s voice is one of encouragement and action. Her work reminds organisations that inclusion begins at home – and that by supporting carers and parents, companies not only build equity, but stronger, more loyal teams.