Rachel (she/her) is originally from Missouri, but moved to Portland in 2016. After working as an endoscopy technician in a gastroenterology clinic, she decided to get her medical assistant certification. Shortly after getting certified, she joined SHAC in August 2023.
Rachel's belief is that seeking medical and mental health services should be a safe and empathetic space free from judgment and discrimination. Her role as a medical assistant allows her to be a part of creating a safe space at the Center for Student Health and Counseling. She is responsible for rooming patients, checking vital signs, documenting information, assisting providers during procedures, and administering vaccines.
In her free time, Rachel enjoys cooking new recipes, meditating, and reading.