Rachel Robasciotti
Rachel J. Robasciotti is the Founder and Co-CEO of Adasina Social Capital. The firm’s social justice investment strategy has positioned her as a leader in finance for integrating racial, gender, economic, and climate justice into investment portfolios. Her passion for social justice is rooted in her background as a Black, queer woman raised in a community that struggled for safety and financial security.
Among her many contributions to the investment industry, Rachel coined the phrase Social Justice Investing in 2018 and is recognized as the force behind its adoption across the industry. In 2023, Rachel was honored to receive the Investment News Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Award and was named to the Root 100 List of the most influential African Americans.
A prominent thought leader, Rachel has testified before the United States Senate on financial markets and is frequently featured in the media. She is a sought-after keynote speaker at industry conferences and guest lecturer at leading universities.
Beyond Adasina, Rachel holds multiple governance positions in philanthropy, often guiding efforts to align endowments with organizations' missions and core values.