Rachel is the Senior Associate Director of K-12 Partnerships in the Office of Admissions where she creates and oversees partnerships to bring students to the George Mason campus. She works with departments and organizations across the campus and the community to talk about college access and success. Prior to coming to George Mason, Rachel led the programmatic efforts at two college access and success programs,, Let’s Get Ready and The Hoop Dreams Scholarship Fund. She has experience in curriculum design and program management and in helping under-served high school students achieve their college dreams. She earned B.S. degrees in elementary education and human/organizational development from Vanderbilt University and a M.P.A. from George Mason University. She loves living in Washington, D.C. and looks forward to welcoming students to WJMC this summer!