Rachael is from Albuquerque, New Mexico, and came to the Pacific Northwest to attend the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma. She graduated with a degree in Art History in 2021, moved to Eugene, and has been working at The Shedd Institute ever since. Rachael spends her time at the Shedd in its Stewardship Department, where she does graphic design, communications and marketing. In her free time, Rachael enjoys walking in the forest with her dog, trying new recipes, and knitting hats for friends.