Meet our Team

Rachel Rutter, Esq.
Founder and Executive Director
rachel@projectlibertad.org

Rachel, a passionate advocate for immigrant children's rights, founded Project Libertad in 2015 and serves as the Executive Director. She is a graduate of the Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law and Gettysburg College. Rachel served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Costa Rica and an Equal Justice Works JusticeAmeriCorps Fellow. She has lived and worked in Spain and Puerto Rico. Prior to transitioning full-time to Project Libertad, Rachel spent several years as a Staff Attorney representing immigrant children in removal proceedings at HIAS Pennsylvania.

Olivia Knight, MAS 
Case Manager
olivia@projectlibertad.org

Olivia began working with immigrant youth as a student at Gettysburg College. Since then, she has taken on various advocacy roles with organizations ranging in focus from domestic violence to healthcare access. She has studied in Mexico and Panama and earned her Masters of Applied Science from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health in 2020. 

Vanessa Estevez
​Volunteer Coordinator
Administrative Assistant
vanessa@projectlibertad.org

Vanessa graduated from Dominican University O&M where she received a Bachelor's in Hotel and Business Management. She has worked for Catholic Charities with the Day Laborers program and as a Case Manager. She has also volunteered as an interpreter for asylum seekers. Vanessa loves her Hispanic background and is passionate about helping the most vulnerable communities.

Lauren Dunoff
Newcomer Support Program Coordinator
​lauren@projectlibertad.org

Lauren is a graphic designer from Plymouth Meeting who enjoys sharing her love of art and crafting with the students of Project Libertad. As Newcomer Program Coordinator she strives to create a positive, fun environment for the students to thrive in, and build community. Lauren has been a member of the Project Libertad team since 2019, and is learning to speak Spanish.

Kaido Lin
​​​Adult ESL Program Coordinator
​kaido@projectlibertad.org

Kaido is a software engineer with a BS in Computer Science from PSU. He likes to travel, eat good food, drink coffee, & explore. His hobbies include fostering animals, growing plants, making espresso, & learning bachata.

Guilianna McGinniss
Mentoring Program Coordinator
guilianna@projectlibertad.org

Guilianna oversees Project Libertad's one-on-one mentoring program. Guilianna is a doctoral student at Florida Southern College, where she is studying for her Doctor of Education, and a recent graduate of Saint Leo University in Florida, where she received a Master of Science in Psychology. In addition to her graduate studies, Guilianna works as a preschool teacher. When she is not studying or working, Guilianna runs a lifestyle blog. Above all, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family.​