Biography
Originally from Bentonville, Arkansas, Rachel earned a Bachelor of Arts in international relations from Stanford University, where she graduated with honors, served as the president of her class, and was a founding member of Stanford Women in Politics. She has spent the last five years working for a government consulting firm where her primary client is NASA Headquarters. Most recently, Rachel served as the Chief of Staff for NASA Heliophysics, acting as the primary advisor to the NASA Heliophysics Director and 50-plus staff members. Rachel also has a passion for volunteering and served as the Director of Communications for the Young Democrats of Arkansas and on the Arkansas Democratic Party State Committee. This summer, Rachel worked as a White House Intern within the Presidential Personnel Office. After completing her MPA from Princeton, her goal is to return home to Arkansas to work in public service. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys spelunking, drinking tea, and encouraging people to vote.