​Rachel is a firm believer in collaboration, storytelling for change, and upending expectations no matter what the circumstance. Her work is opposing, textured and filled with love. She can often be found gathering artists to explore new scripts, discovering strangers life-stories and leading her rehearsal room with excitement and exploration. 

She is a New York-based Director, Intimacy Director and multi-hyphenate artist - descending from a long lineage of theater artists. Her first "job" was shaking snow backstage for White Christmas, in which both her parents starred. Unsure if it was fate or a conscious decision, Rachel has spent her life in the theater and has never looked back. She received her BFA in Musical Theatre with a Minor in Dance from Western Carolina University, Rachel has also trained at the Atlantic Acting School and International Physical Theatre Lab.

After graduation, Rachel's life changed forever when she moved to New York City and became Associate Director for Tony-nominated actor, Hunter Foster. Her professional credits include: Bucks County Playhouse, American Theatre Group, Axelrod PAC, TheaterLab, The Tank, and ColLab.