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Downtown Depot - Heaven Lee

On this edition of Downtown depot, host Rachel E Pate is in conversation with HEaven Lee, coordinator for Esther's Closet.

Esther's Closet is a non profit organization dedicated to enhancing women's lives by providing professional workwear, workforce development skills, and educational pathways for career advancement.

Amongst other topics Heaven will be discussing the mission of Esther's Closet, the importance of community engagement, and how the organization helps women overcome obstacles when returning to the workforce.

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Rachel E. Pate is the Vice President of Economic Development at the Cen-Tex African American Chamber of Commerce in Waco, Texas. Rachel is a Waco native and graduated from University High School. Since 2016, Rachel has served in various roles at the Chamber and championed the causes of small entrepreneurs, women and minorities. <br/><br/>After filling in for former Downtown Depot host Andrea Kosar, Rachel took over hosting duties May 2, 2025.