Rachel (she/her) was born in Winston-Salem, but has family in the Ashe County area and considers the High Country her home. She is delighted to serve as the Mountaineer Recovery Community Coordinator for the Wellness and Prevention team. In 2026, Rachel completed her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a certificate in Expressive Arts Therapy from Appalachian State. She has a BA in Philosophy and a minor in Women’s, Gender, Sexuality Studies from Appalachian State as well. Professionally, she comes from a background in education as a kindergarten teacher, 8th grade math teacher, and adjunct yoga professor. Rachel identifies as a mover; she’s been teaching yoga for a decade and resonates with the world of somatics. In her free time, you might see her dancing across campus, listening to R&B or EDM, creating art, playing recreation league sports, or hiking.
