She earned her undergraduate degree from Indiana University – Indianapolis’ Kelley School of Business and her doctorate of jurisprudence from Indiana University – Indianapolis School of Law. Rachel is a member of the board of the Youngs Lawyers Division of the Indianapolis Bar Association (IBA), chair of the Go Green Committee of the IBA and was recognized as an Indiana "Rising Star" in the 2010 Law and Politics Magazine. Rachel is married to Neil and the proud owner of a rescued English springer spaniel, Briscoe.