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Rachel has held various positions in higher education since graduating with her MA in English in 2018 from North Carolina State University. Her research interests are in trauma studies, memoir, and contemporary American ethnic literature. After earning her MA, she taught at a rural two year college in NC, and she has worked in academic advising ever since moving to Colorado in 2020. Rachel holds a Bachelor of Social Work degree that she draws upon in her work, and she is currently working towards earning her Master's in Social Work from UCCS. She is interested in exploring the intersections of mental health & wellness, socioeconomic background, ability, and identity as they pertain to one’s experiences in academia.

Rachel is originally from the coast of North Carolina and enjoys talking about and thinking about Southern and Appalachian (ap-puh-latch-n) culture. She loves coastal ghost stories, her pit bull Susan, and David Lynch.