Meet the Founders of Malachi’s Message, Emily and Elizabeth.

Founder and Mother of Malachi
Board President of Malachi’s Message

Emily Rachal

Emily studied Journalism in Austin, TX. before she found her passion in helping people build and or customize their perfect home. She loved everything about real estate, that is until she and her family became victims to their homes toxic indoor environment.

Her family suffered greatly and lost their second son Malachi, whom this foundation is in memory of. He inspires her to help people the way she wished someone could have helped them.

She and her husband Josh, since their mold exposure, have dedicated their life to helping mold victims through their company Texas Mold Inspectors, and serve clients all over Texas, as well as around the United States. To read more about her story or to watch Emily on the Toxic Mold Sucks Podcast video, click here.

Founder and Former Executive Director of Malachi’s Message

Elizabeth Cripe

Elizabeth studied Psychology in California. She also completed her Teaching Credential Program in California. She taught Junior High, High School and Continuation High School students for seven years before becoming a stay at home Mom.

Her family moved to Texas for a better life and new job for Elizabeth’s husband. After their second daughter turned one, they moved into the apartment that set them on their mold journey.

Elizabeth and Derrick for a short time were homeless and had no savings left to spend. They knew after recovering that helping people, in the position they had been in, was their only option. Elizabeth’s life was forever changed with the diagnosis of MCAS, PCOS and Celiac disease due her mold exposure.

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