Rachel Jacoby

Rachel Jacoby's strong background in public policy and community advocacy will help ensure every Moraine Township resident has access to the support and resources they need to thrive. In addition to serving as the Firearm Risk Reduction Coordinator for the Lake County Gun Violence Prevention Initiative, she is also an active member of the Township Gran Committee, which allocates funding to local organizations addressing important issues like food insecurity, disability services, and childcare affordability.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Rachel founded Feed the Front Line, a nonprofit to support small businesses and frontline workers, and now leads the Illinois Alliance to Prevent Gun Violence.

Rachel is a notable advocate in the gun violence prevention movement and played a vital role in the passage of the Protect Illinois Communities Act, which prohibits assault weapons and high-capacity magazines in Illinois. She will bring her deep expertise, compassion, and leadership as a long-time community advocate to ensure Moraine Township remains a welcoming community that embraces opportunity and care for all its residents.