Rachel Fifi-Culp

Rachel Fifi-Culp is Tidal Basin’s Senior Director of Emerging Markets and Technology, where she leads strategic development for the company’s Technology and Customer Relations division. With over 8 years of specialized experience in disaster recovery and public sector compliance, Rachel drives innovation and growth across emerging markets while spearheading market intelligence efforts and go-to-market strategies. 

Rachel’s expertise spans federal grant management, FEMA funding reimbursement (PA, IA, CDBG-DR), and disaster recovery operations. She has supported state housing recovery initiatives across Florida, Texas, Georgia, and Hawaii, consistently delivering data-driven program management solutions. Her experience includes overseeing multi-million-dollar federal funding programs, including her pivotal role managing Florida’s $871 million Emergency Rental Assistance program and guiding the step-by-step transition of the state’s Non-Congregate Sheltering mission. 

Before joining Tidal Basin, Rachel served as a Budget Policy Analyst at the NYC Office of Management and Budget, where she managed a $91 million business recovery and resiliency program portfolio. Her work there included coordinating FEMA local match procurement reviews for $419.5 million in infrastructure projects and providing expert guidance on federal regulations. 

Rachel holds a Master of Science in Urban Policy from the City University of New York, Hunter College, and a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies from Columbia University. She combines her academic foundation with practical expertise in market analysis, emerging technologies, and stakeholder engagement to deliver innovative technology solutions that meet evolving client needs across federal, state, and local sectors.