Rachel Westlake

BCPA
Rachel Westlake Consulting, LLC
Rachel

Rachel Westlake

BCPA
Rachel Westlake Consulting, LLC
Advocate Location
Eureka , CA 95501
Specialty
Wellness & Lifestyle
TeleAdvocacy Available
Offers FREE Initial Consultation
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How I Can Help
I partner with patient groups, medical professionals, and students to foster patient self-advocacy and build patient-centered systems. I currently do not work one-on-one with people needing supporting navigating the healthcare system but instead run educational programming for groups so patients can become more engaged self-advocates and medical professionals can foster that agency in patients.
Important Information About Me
  • I offer a FREE Initial Consultation
  • I offer TeleAdvocacy Service
  • I am insured
  • My geographical area of practice is Based in Eureka-CA, Serving Clients Remotely Nationwide
Why I Became A Professional Health Care Advocate
I'm Rachel Westlake, the heart behind Rachel Westlake Consulting. My own experience as a two-time cancer survivor and my professional role as a board-certified health care advocate for young adults with cancer and chronic illness have shaped my unique approach to health care.

My services support health care professionals, patient groups, and institutions toward creating a more compassionate and effective healthcare system. My approach is based on partnership and customized strategies that address the diverse needs of the health care community.

With experience in coalition leadership, startup strategy, and research, I bring a balanced perspective to each client project. I aim to create meaningful connections between health care professionals, industry stakeholders, and patients.

Whether facilitating workshops, strategy sessions, presentations, and patient panels, I focus on delivering insights that contribute to patient-centric care. This commitment is strengthened by ongoing patient interactions, ensuring that services reflect real and varied patient experiences.

My vision is a healthcare system where patient voices are integral, harmonizing with industry insights to guide transformation and cultivate an environment where every individual’s health experience is valued and respected. At Rachel Westlake Consulting, my approach is about thoughtfully shaping the future of health care, fostering agency in patients and providing education and support to health care professionals.
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Formal Education
Patient Advocate Certification Board, Sherwood, AR | Certified Patient Advocate, 2020
Cascadia Center for Leadership, Bayside, CA | Graduate, 2018
Emergency Medical Technician Training Center, Arcata, CA | Certified Emergency Medical Technician, 2010
Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA | Masters Studies, Environment and Community Social Sciences, 2008
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA | BA, Anthropology, 2002
University of Minnesota, Uttarakhand, India | NGO and Nonprofit Management
Additional Skills
Self Advocacy Education and Consulting for Patient Groups, Educational Institutions, Healthcare & Patient Organizations, Pharmaceutical Companies & Startups.
Professional Affiliations
Board Certified Patient Advocate;
Manager and facilitator of the Coalition of Health Care Advocacy Organizations;
President of the Board of the Community Health Alliance of Humboldt and Del Norte;
Patients Rising Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council Member;
Member of Greater National Advocates;
Member of the Alliance of Professional Health Advocates;
Member of HealthAdvocateX Cascadia Center for Leadership Graduate, 2018