After a prophylactic double mastectomy and becoming a previvor, Rachel was gifted a scholarship to complete rehabilitation with Core Compassion Project. Graduating as the first previvor from the program, Rachel hopes to inspire other women in the previvor, survivor and thriver community to learn how beneficial Pilates can be for healing. She joined the Board of Directors in April 2020 and currently serves as Vice President.

Rachel is a graduate of East Carolina University where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Communications with a focus in Public Relations. She has spent six years in the community engagement and nonprofit sector. Rachel is the Community Engagement and Events Coordinator for Girls on the Run Union County. She lives in Marshville, NC with her husband and two children.