Rachel is the Senior Associate Director of K-12 Partnerships in the Office of Admissions where she creates and oversees partnerships that help bring more students to the Mason campus. She works with departments and organizations across the campus as well as the broader community to talk about the great things happening at George Mason as well as college access and success. Prior to coming to George Mason, Rachel led the programmatic efforts at two college access and success programs on the East Coast, 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 bachelor’s degrees in Elementary Education and Human/Organizational Development from Vanderbilt University and a Masters in Public Administration from George Mason University. She loves living in Washington, D.C. and looks forward to welcoming you this summer!