Rachel is a 2008 graduate of American University with a BA in Graphic Design and a minor in Marketing. Following graduation, she worked on the design team for a startup consulting firm that specialized in best practices research on emerging markets. While pursuing her MBA at GW, Rachel plans to study entrepreneurship and data analytics. Her long-term goal is to own her own business that allows her to use both the analytical and creative sides of her brain. Rachel is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio but loves living in Washington, DC.