Senior DirectorMilken Center for Advancing the American Dream
Rachel Niehoff is the Senior Director of Business Development at the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream in Washington, D.C., where she is helping launch a world-class cultural center at the heart of the nation’s capital. With over 17 years of experience in cultural strategy and development, Rachel creates transformative programs that foster cultural exchange through exhibitions, events, conversations series, and partnerships. Her leadership at the Smithsonian Institution included spearheading initiatives and campaigns to build donor relationships, increase institutional visibility, and secure record-setting principal gifts, growing $5M+ giving across the institution by 200%. Known for her creative and collaborative approach, Rachel helps shape cultural through thought-provoking dialogues, cross-cultural connections, and elevated fundraising goals and strategies. She holds a Master’s in Arts Administration from Boston University.