Rachel was born and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona.  She completed her undergraduate degree in Physiology with minors in Nutrition and Psychology at the University of Arizona and earned her Mast of Medical Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies from Midwestern University.  She enjoys spending time cooking or watching movies with family, plays Dungeons and Dragons with her friends, reading historical fiction novels, and crafting earrings.  She is passionate about pediatrics, having previously worked as a patient care technician at both PCH Hospital and a pediatric medical group home.  She is exceited to meet and care for the patients and their families at Cactus Children's Clinic.