Andy Rachlin

Andy Rachlin is a Lecturer in City & Regional Planning at the University of Pennsylvania's Weitzman School of Design, teaching courses on Progressive Development (CPLN 6410) and Techniques of Economic Development. Professionally, he serves as Managing Director for Lending and Investment at Reinvestment Fund, overseeing impact investment strategies across multiple asset classes.

His expertise includes:

• Urban economic development policy
• Public-sector fiscal restructuring
• Energy efficiency financing
• Municipal governance innovation

Previous roles include Interim Chief of Staff for the School District of Philadelphia, where he developed fiscal stabilization plans, and Deputy Chief of Staff for Economic Development for the City of Philadelphia, managing a $40M investment portfolio.