Rachel Lowenstein is a forthright cultural strategist and storyteller reshaping narratives around neurodiversity. Over the past decade, she’s been a trusted advisor to iconic brands including Nike, Chanel, Google, Unilever, Booking.com, UN Women, Volvo and Nestlé—navigate the complexities of culture and drive meaningful impact through creative ideas.

Today, Rachel runs her own brand culture consultancy, guiding top brands like Dove and Google on converting on culture. Her visionary work earned her recognition as one of Ad Age’s 40 Under 40 (2023) and Advertising Week’s Female Is Female Award (2022). Rachel is also a sought-after international speaker, having taken stages at the United Nations, Cannes Lions, SXSW, CES, Advertising Week, and Yale University.

As one of the few openly autistic executives in advertising, Rachel is dedicated to smashing stereotypes around disability. She co-founded and serves as Chief Creative Officer of The Neu Project, a human experience and neuroinclusion consultancy championing a world where all minds can shine. Through partnerships with brands like Marriott and Google, The Neu Project generates revenue and career opportunities for neurodivergent creators and entrepreneurs. She also created #AutisticOutLoud, a groundbreaking library of autistic self-portraits in collaboration with Getty Images that challenges public perceptions of autism and representation.

Rachel is also a content creator, sharing her insights and personal journey with an online community of over 115,000 followers across platforms. Her platform, @rachelissan, provides cultural commentary and empowers neurodivergent people to embrace their authentic selves.