Rachael Toland

Rachael Toland is currently a Manager at PwC, specialising in Capability  Development, Client Experience, and Operational Delivery. She began her journey with PwC as a Business Placement student in 2016, following her studies in Business Management at Queen’s University and completing a Masters in Operational Delivery at Ulster University. She was recently selected to join PwC’s first ever Shadow Leadership team focused on advising and bringing the voice and ideas of PwC’s people into Board decision-making.

In 2022, she represented PwC at One Young World in Manchester, an annual global conference uniting young leaders committed to driving positive change aligned with the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. This experience reinforced her dedication to creating meaningful impact within her community. Recently, Rachael was one of 25 Ulster University alumni across Northern Ireland selected to participate in Ulster University’s 25 @ 25 leadership programme, commemorating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Belfast Good Friday Agreement. This programme, designed to shape the future and cultivate leadership skills has included workshops on Inclusive Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Civic Leadership and more. Recently she attended a week-long residential study programme at Babson College in Boston, focusing on entrepreneurial leadership.

Rachael says she joined Groundwork Northern Ireland because

“Passionate about the future of Northern Ireland, particularly in terms of Social Mobility and Gender Equality, Rachael actively engages in volunteer work with local charities and social enterprises. Through her involvement, she has witnessed firsthand the impactful work of GWNI as a community development charity and is eager to contribute to its mission. Rachael’s background at PwC and her participation in the 25 @ 25 programme equip her with the skills and perspectives necessary to support GWNI effectively. She is driven by a desire to contribute to the organisation’s mission, drawing on her experience and dedication to make a positive difference in Northern Ireland.”