SAN YSIDRO – On June 1, Pedestrians stand in line while waiting to cross into the United States from Mexico at the San Ysidro Port of Entry in San Ysidro, Calif. The Western Hemisphere Initiative, which went into effect June 1, requires visitors and residents to present an approved travel document at all points of entry. Travel documents include a U.S. passport or passport card, a Trusted Traveler Card (SENTRI, NEXUS or FAST) or an Enhanced Driver’s License. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)
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Rachel K. Dooley was the Creative Director for In These Times from May 2005 until May 2026.
Rachel has been with In These Times since May 2005. She has overseen the transition and redesign of the small national bi-weekly to a larger glossy monthly — all while ensuring deadline was met. She manages the art department designing every issue from concept to production, both for print and for the web (InTheseTimes.com). She manages freelance illustrators, photographers, print vendors while working closely with the editorial staff to coordinate all the aspects that go into producing a high-quality monthly. She also works with development and publishing departments to plan and maintain the publication’s visual branding standards and fundraising strategies.
Rachel specializes in design solutions for nonprofit organizations — clients include the American Library Association, PBS’s POV, Environmental Protection Agency, Kartemquin Films and the National Association for Multicultural Education. She has volunteered with for Project Philanthropy and is a former executive board member of the Midwest Brain Injury Clubhouse. She has been an active member of the Best Buddies program since 2001.
