Rachel mentors Sentia students working on STEM research projects and advises those applying to competitive competitions. She graduated with honors from the University of California, Berkeley in 2022 with a B.A. in Molecular and Cellular Biology and a minor in Nutritional Sciences. Throughout her time at Berkeley, Rachel worked multiple semesters as an Undergraduate Student Instructor and tutor, teaching inorganic chemistry and physics to underclassmen. She also has unique teaching experience gained from her three years as a certified personal trainer. By translating her academic teaching skills to strength training, Rachel helped over 30 clients transform their lifestyles during her senior year of college training at Equinox. After graduating, Rachel moved across the country to join a cancer immunology research lab at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, while also working part-time as a nurse assistant on a surgical floor at Boston Children’s Hospital. At the Broad, Rachel also reviews applications from high school and college students for summer research internships. Additionally, she has successfully completed the 2023-2024 medical school application cycle and will be starting in the summer of 2024. Outside of school, Rachel enjoys reading novels, gardening, and training for her first half-marathon!
