A community series where creativity meets conversation
During Craft & Connect, Merry Pin invites a local speaker or community member to share insights on topics that matter, from mutual aid to urban gardening, public art to reproductive justice. While they speak, we’ll craft together in a cozy, welcoming environment - knitting, collaging, stitching, or just listening with our hands busy and hearts open.
Bring a project or use our supplies. Come to connect, create, and be part of something meaningful.
50% of ticket sales go to support TransLaw and the Transgender Strategy Center.
Our Featured Guest: Rachel Leigh Campbell (She/Her/Hers)
Rachel L. Campbell has worked in Business Planning and Workforce Management for over 25 years. Hailing from Hagerstown, Maryland, Rachel attended the University of Maryland Global Campus, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Management Studies. Rachel moved on to Georgetown University where in 2021, she obtained a Master of Professional Studies in Urban and Regional Planning. Rachel has worked with the Transgender Strategy Center (TSC) for two years, first in a coach capacity, next as a Project Lead for governmental programs, and finally in 2025 as the Sr. Manager of Programs. Rachel has worked in the financial technology, government services, and technology start up industries.
Rachel has held positions in capacity management, real time contact center management, workforce management scheduling, project management, program management, standard operating procedure creation, strategic planning, and government contract management. In addition, Rachel has worked to foster the development of future leaders within the private and non- profit sectors. Rachel belongs to two non-profit organizations in the greater Washington, DC, area where she lives. Rachel is a fierce advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community, especially the transgender community, especially making sure transgender people have access to name and gender identity documents. Rachel loves to learn and is always looking for what is the next new thing.
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