Rachel's affinity for music blossomed during her formative years, nurtured by a deep-seated appreciation for classical violin, ballet, and opera. She ardently advocates for universal access to musical education, believing it to be a fundamental aspect of childhood development. 

Armed with an Executive MBA from RMIT, Rachel now serves as a Vice President at a prominent international research and advisory firm. In her capacity, she provides strategic guidance to boards, executive leadership teams, and technology leaders across the APAC region.

Rachel relocated, with her husband and two children, to Canberra in 2012, having previously resided in South Africa.