Rachel (she/her) grew up in Northern Virginia, a stone’s throw away from the nation’s capital. She attended Western Carolina University, where she graduated with degrees in Sociology and International Studies. Her love for education began while working as an outdoor educator in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. In an effort to serve youth in a different capacity, she served as an AmeriCorps Service Member within Asheville City Public Schools. This began an intersection between her two passions, serving youth through the nonprofit sector and education. She has worked as a Volunteer Manager with various organizations, and as a Middle School Science and S.T.E.M educator. Outside of the office, Rachel enjoys spending time with friends, reading, hiking, and snowboarding. Rachel is looking forward to utilizing her youth development and education background to help amplify the voices of youth and young adults at 826 Boston.