Angela Rakis
Program Director
Angela Rakis is a marketing and strategy leader with deep experience in retail, food, and community-focused businesses. She began her career in advertising in New York, later trained in pastry arts, and spent a decade with Whole Foods Market leading marketing and retail execution. She went on to serve as Vice President of Marketing at EDENS Realty, where she helped shape vibrant neighborhood destinations that support independent businesses and local communities. Angela brings a practical, people-first approach to strategy, operations, and creating places where businesses and neighborhoods thrive.