Rachel Rothman is a distinguished authority in the world of consumer product evaluation and content. With a career spanning over fifteen years as the Chief Technologist and Head of Testing at a renowned media publication, she has conducted meticulous assessments and reported on tens of thousands of consumer products ranging from toys and cars to cutting-edge consumer technology and home improvement innovations. She was also a founding scout for Hearst’s internal female-driven incubator, HearstLab.

Rachel’s impact transcends the written and digital domains, as she imparts her expertise on prominent television networks, including appearances on the Today Show, Good Morning America, Fox Business, MSNBC, CBS Mornings, and the History Channel. You can listen to Rachel on podcasts from Hearst, Popular Mechanics, renowned fashion designer and advocate Norma Kamali, career experts Dreamcatchers, and more.

In addition to her media appearances, she is a sought-after speaker at public conferences, where she shares her insights on tech trends, innovation, and the importance of fostering diversity in STEM fields. Notably, Rachel has served as a distinguished judge for prestigious industry programs such as the JPMA Parenting Awards, Best of Parenting at CES, TOTY for the Industry’s Toy Association, and more. A passionate advocate for promoting an inclusive environment in STEM for individuals of all ages, Rachel has co-authored three children’s science books and is a frequent featured speaker at events like the Women in Innovation (WIN) Forum, the World Science Festival, the Women in STEM Summit, and the FemTech Innovation Summit. She has been profiled by FemTech leaders, the Pennsylvania Gazette, math4science, and the daily edventures, Microsoft’s Anthony Salicito’s look at global heroes in education. 

Holding a BSE in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, and Mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania, Rachel’s early professional roles included positions in Public Relations for Sony Pictures Entertainment and its affiliate agency, Allied Advertising. She and her husband live in New York and are the proud parents of two daughters and a son.