Rachel is a Clinical Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for both the MS in Dietetics and the BS in Nutritional Sciences in the Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She teaches nutrition within the MS in Dietetics program and BS in Nutritional Sciences. She has presented on the national level on improving inclusivity, diversity, inclusion and access in dietetics through holistic review of applications and affordability. She was elected nominating committee chair to serve at the state level for the Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Lastly, she facilitates student community engagement to improve health outcomes in the Rio Grande Valley through health fairs, cooking demos, and seminars.