dive into Rachel’s work with marine research, digital storytelling, brand support, and conservation below ⇟

Photo by Teddie Humaam

Rachel Leedom ~ Designer, Writer, Citizen Scientist

  • Digital Storytelling + Research

    Brand Support, Web Design, and Presentation Materials for Conservation Organizations, Artists, Marine Life Photographers, Biologists, and Researchers. Also available for research assistance on expeditions and translation of technical documents or dense scientific material into digestible, engaging content.

  • Retreats ~ Coming in 2026

    Retreats are designed for connection with the subconscious mind and nature. Immersions include Blue Therapy (aquatic activities and being near water for healing), Group Meditations, Waterway/Beach Clean-Ups, Guest Teacher Discussions on Marine Life, Conservation and Sustainability, with fresh organic food.

Work Together
Logo of Sea Save Foundation featuring a stylized whale with the text 'Sea Save Foundation'
Logo of The Marine Mammal Center featuring a blue drop shape with a stylized marine mammal inside and the organization's name.
Text that says "Your Zen Life" with a drawing of a stylized tree with swirling branches and leaves.
Rachel smiling at the beach, wearing a beige cap, black sunglasses, and a blue swimsuit. There is water and greenery in the background.

Helping to make marine science feel understandable + engaging

Are you with a conservation organization or a marine research institute in need of a skilled communicator who can translate scientific work into compelling digital experiences? Rachel designs websites, builds brands, creates educational content, and helps scientists (or any ocean advocates) share their research in an accessible manner.

She also leads outdoor experiences to help people cultivate greater awareness of marine conservation and sustainability practices by blending blue therapy, movement, inward reflection, clean-ups, and education from indigenous cultures. This unique mixture allows for a deeper recognition of our connection to nature, to others, and ourselves, and illuminates the myriad of ways we can make a positive impact on our environment.

ʻāina ~ that which feeds us

Hawaiian culture teaches that natural landscapes are more than just beautiful hikes or views; they feed our mind, body, and soul. ʻāina encompasses the reciprocal relationship between us and the land.

Rachel sitting next to a marble coffee table, resting her head on her hand, with a green Monstera plant nearby.

Weaving a lifelong passion for the ocean with Zen principles + health + quantum physics + indigenous wisdom

Rachel has earned a certificate in Marine Biology from the American Museum of Natural History and is currently earning a certification in Oceanography from the University of Barcelona. She has over thirteen years in digital marketing, PR, brand strategy, web design, and copywriting. She has volunteered with organizations such as The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, CA, SeaSave Foundation in Malibu, CA, and Equestrian Grace Foundation in El Dorado Hills, CA.

On a personal level, she’s a citizen scientist with a deep passion for studying the nature of life on Earth and reality. Her explorations have included the work of Alan Watts and Dr. Joe Dispenza, nutrition, sound therapy, and blue therapy to unlock natural pathways to healing. She believes that connection to our hearts is key to environmental activism and that, conversely, science and ecology have much to teach us about the human experience and personal growth.

Rachel lives in Sacramento, CA. The ancestral land belonged to several Indigenous tribes, who were the original stewards of the area for generations. These tribes include the Nisenan, Southern Maidu, Valley and Plains Miwok, and Patwin Wintun. She gives thanks for the opportunity to live, work, and learn on their traditional homeland and pays respect to all tribal members, past and present.