Rachel Brooks-Ames Lachenmeier

My work focuses on how decision makers in diversified companies develop new approaches to managing sustainable supply chains in international raw materials sourcing. My goal is to build knowledge that supports increased innovation in strategy development for managing sustainable supply chains, with a particular focus on Creating Shared Value (CSV).

Conducted a social impact baseline assessment for Nestle S.A. in Colombian coffee-producing communities.

I conducted freelance consulting work on social impact assessment for Nestle S.A. over a three-year period in collaboration with international NGOs, including: Solidaridad, Rainforest Alliance, The Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR) and the Fair Labor Association (FLA).

Founded an online newspaper focused on Latin America and Latinos with colleagues at New York University. Worked in a team of freelance journalists.

Communication in international supply chains; Sustainable Supply Chain Management; Creating Shared Value; Social Impact Assessment; Attention-based View of the Firm; Strategy as Practice; Design Thinking

Social impact of NGOs, social entrepreneurs, the US military and tourism on indigenous Panamanians; social and environmental sustainability in Central America

Violence against women on the U.S./Mexico border