Rachel is a professional speaker, trainer, and coach. She works at El Futuro to advance mental health access for Latine communities through training and consultation. Rachel reads voraciously, fosters kittens, and is active in tikkun olam for social justice. From her decade as a foster parent, Rachel added two daughters—and now four grandchildren—to her family. Rachel is an engaged lay leader at Beth El in Durham NC: She taught Hebrew marathons; led Tot Shabbat and Family Services; and served on the rabbi search committee & as President of Beth El. She currently participates as a shaliach tzibur, oversees b' mitzvah tutoring, and serves on the Racial Justice Committee.