Rachel L. Toker

Rachel L. Toker serves as an Adjunct Professor in the MS in Real Estate Development program at Thomas Jefferson University's College of Architecture & the Built Environment, Philadelphia, PA.

Her academic credentials include:

• Master of Environmental Management (Duke Environmental Leadership Program), Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, 2022
• Juris Doctor (Cum Laude), Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA, 1999
• Master in Public Policy, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 1999
• Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy/Religious Studies, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 1994

Professor Toker's expertise bridges real estate development with environmental sustainability, legal frameworks, and policy implementation. Her work emphasizes green building practices, stormwater management, and regulatory compliance in urban development contexts, informed by her dual legal and environmental management background. This interdisciplinary approach positions her at the intersection of built environment innovation and ecological stewardship.

Her professional certifications demonstrate specialized industry recognition:

• LEED Accredited Professional (Building Design and Construction)
• Member of Maryland Bar and District of Columbia Bar
• Certified Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional
• Chesapeake Urban Stormwater Professional

As an adjunct faculty member, she integrates practical legal and environmental compliance experience into real estate curriculum development while maintaining active professional practice in regulatory affairs.