Testimonials

“She has real talent and the drive to back it up.” – Mike Maples Sr., Former Senior VP Microsoft

“Rachel is enthusiastic, responsive, and works hard to meet the needs of her partners.” –Karin Dicks, Global Programs Specialist, Community Affairs, AMD

“Rachel is one of the most positive people I have ever worked with and an extraordinary fundraiser. She has the energy and determination to grow any organization.” -Bettye Nowlin, Philanthropist

“I’ve always been amazed by her ingenuity, initiative, energy and effectiveness.  With everything she’s done, she’s had stellar results.  She’s truly one of the most dynamic leaders in Austin, be it public, private or non-profit.  She has as many recommendations and references as some city phone books.”  Sandy Dochen, Manager, Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Affairs, IBM

“What makes Rachel outstanding is that she has never lost sight of her mission. She holds firm to her values and integrity and her commitment to further the future of girls. She has never once compromised on anything towards achieving this goal.” – Congressman Lloyd Doggett

“She has this natural enthusiasm that lights up a room and makes everyone feel a part of something big.” -Libby Malone, Past President, Junior League, Director of Public and Community Affairs, Grande

“She has made a career of educating girls in technology.” – Texas Monthly

“Rachel has never lost a single ounce of passion and she’s added a wealth of experience and a bundle of success to the package.” – Betsy Blair, Board President, Girlstart

“I only hope to be the kind of boss you are. You taught me to never give up, trust my intuition, believe in myself, push harder than the competition, never stop dreaming, and most importantly, to have fun while doing all of these!” – Julie Shannan, Deputy Director, Girlstart

“Rachel had a social enterprise before people had even coined the term.” – MariBen Ramsey, Legal Counsel/Grants Director Austin Community Foundation

“She is a wonderful visionary and leader, and outstanding young woman and I’m happy to call her a friend” – Bobbie Barker, VP of Grants and Community Programs, St David’s Healthcare Foundation

“She is a true leader.” –Tom Daschle, Former Senate Majority Leader

“Muir is not only an entrepreneur but also a bona fide media darling who has been profiled in Glamour, Texas Monthly, and Southern Living, to name a few. She has appeared on CNN. She has been on The Oprah Winfrey Show, for crying out loud, where she received the hundred grand ‘Change Your Life’ grant from the Queen Bee herself.” – Austin Chronicle