Rachel has a passion for public service and a strong background in health policy, legislative affairs, and strategic communications. She joins Government Advantage Group with over five years of experience in various roles across the legislative and executive branches. Rachel began her career in state government in 2019, working for the newly appointed Representative Stephens. In January 2022, she joined Governor DeWine’s team as Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff and Counselor to the Governor. In February 2023, Rachel returned to the Ohio House of Representatives to serve as a Majority Policy Advisor covering health and human services, where she had the opportunity to work on the state budget and several pieces of legislation that are now state law.
A native of Bucyrus, Ohio, Rachel graduated from Bowling Green State University with a bachelor’s degree in social work and a minor in political science. She also graduated from the Jo Ann Davidson Leadership Institute, where she developed critical leadership skills that enhanced her ability to navigate complex political environments.