Raquel Whiting Gilmer

Raquel Whiting Gilmer is a social impact innovator, educator, and the founder of Perfectly Me, a values-driven youth development company serving thousands of children across the Baltimore region since 2007. Drawing from her own journey toward self-love and confidence after experiencing teasing as a child, Raquel created Perfectly Me to ensure that every child feels seen, valued, and supported as they grow. With a deep background in education, community development, and social programming, Raquel has spent nearly two decades developing immersive experiences that teach children kindness, courage, resilience, and citizenship through action. Under her leadership, Perfectly Me has expanded from a single after-school club to a regional network of summer camps, school partnerships, and commun...