Dr. Rachel Perks is a Senior Mining Specialist in the Energy and Extractives Global Practice of the World Bank. She covers two portfolio issues: Just Transition in Coal Regions and Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM). With respect to ASM, Rachel has been working on the topic of sustainable ASM since 2005 when first working in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Since that time she has been actively engaged in supporting governments and mining companies in finding solutions to ASM development across Africa, Asia and Latin/South America. She completed her PhD in 2014 examining the impacts of the provision 1502 of the Dodd Frank Act on ASM in the Great Lakes Region of central Africa. Most recently she has led the Unit’s development of an ASM Position Paper. When not working, Rachel enjoys horseback riding, walking her dogs with husband and son, and sipping fine wine.