Rachael Glashan Rupisan
Executive Director, Alice Paul Center for Gender Justice
Rachael Glashan Rupisan is a nonprofit executive and strategic leader working at the intersection of gender equity, art, culture, history, and civic engagement. As Executive Director of the Alice Paul Center for Gender Justice, she has transformed the organization since 2019 through a full rebrand, expanded mission, strengthened development and public programs, and major philanthropic growth, positioning Paulsdale as a nationally significant site for feminist storytelling and intergenerational leadership. Her career spans the arts, cultural heritage, and social-impact sectors, with experience leading capital and preservation projects, producing exhibitions and public programs, building youth civic initiatives, and advancing feminist narratives. She is a recognized voice in the national movement to advance the Equal Rights Amendment, having spoken at rallies nationwide and partnered with ERA champions to educate and mobilize communities. Rachael serves on committees and boards including Dance/USA, the New Jersey History Conference, Philadelphia 250 Women’s Committee, and the Forum for Executive Women’s Pay Equity Committee. A recipient of multiple leadership honors, she holds a BFA from Temple University and a Women in Leadership certificate from Yale University.
