Rachel graduated summa cum laude from UCLA with a degree in Psychobiology. Since joining EMRA, she has directed programs and initiatives across the Health Literacy and Outreach (HLO), Mentorship, and Research Committees and serves as EMRA’s Shadowing Director, Finance Coordinator, and Study Head for PREPARE, an Emergency Department study investigating acute respiratory infections and strengthening early detection of emerging infectious disease trends. Outside of EMRA, Rachel is a published clinical researcher in stroke neurology and neurorehabilitation, served as President of UCLA MEDLIFE, and works as a Therapeutic Riding Instructor and Direct Support Professional supporting neurodivergent individuals. In her free time, she is an avid horseback rider, swimmer, nature and fitness enthusiast, and cook. She also enjoys raising service dogs, volunteering at local animal shelters, and observing wildlife on the trail.