Rachel Travis is a recent graduate of the PhD program at SPIA and Researcher at the Graduate School for Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh. Her primary research examines the intersection of network relationships, knowledge transfer, and city-level migration policy. Rachel has also conducted research on genocide prevention, human rights, and mixed methods. She has collaborated on interdisciplinary and international teams, addressing the topics of immigration policy, global cities, and inclusive innovation. She is on the job market as of January 2026. Her website can be found here.