Rachel is a new resident of Detroit; hailing from Los Angeles. Her big Mexican family instilled a passion to care for others in all she does. Upon graduating from the University of Southern California with Bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and Public Policy, she taught English as a Fulbright recipient in Taiwan, absorbing the educational and community-based culture of the rural county she considers her second home. After 2.5 years, Rachel returned to the States and earned her Master’s degree in Education Policy and Management from Harvard University while teaching in urban areas around the country. She moved to Michigan and works as a Policy Analyst with We The People Action Fund to support the creation of happy and healthy communities for all. She enjoys creating art through poetry, music, videos, and cocktails.
