Rachel began her role in Housing and Residence Life in the summer of 2022. She is originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana and grateful to be a Hoosier working alongside students and young adults in her home state.
Prior to her role at DePauw, she received her Bachelor of Arts in religion and civic innovation at Emory & Henry College. While at E&H, she was able to take full advantage of the liberal arts culture on campus by being involved in Greek life, spiritual life, civic advocacy, as well as theater. Rachel holds a Master of Divinity degree from Candler School of Theology at Emory University where she studied chaplaincy, pastoral care, and transformative practices of education. She has served a term as an AmeriCorps VISTA and has experience in young adult advocacy in higher education and nonprofit spaces.
Rachel enjoys crafting, hiking, and quality time with her partner Jeffrey, alongside their dog (June Anne) and cat (Artemis).
Rachel currently oversees the residential communities of Rector Village and University-Owned Apartments and Houses.