Raquel is a dedicated leader advancing the wellbeing of older adults through the transformative power of the arts. As founder of Creative Aging Services and a board-certified, licensed creative arts therapist, she integrates clinical practice, research, and education to promote health and vitality in later life.

Raquel’s international work highlights the vital connection between creativity and aging. Her acclaimed book, Art Therapy and Creative Aging: Reclaiming Elderhood, Health and Wellbeing, explores how artistic engagement fosters resilience, purpose, and wellbeing across the lifespan.