Rachel decided to apply for the position of governor to assist people in her community, going beyond her role as a barrister. She has lived in Cambridgeshire all her life.
She completed an access to medicine course and holds a master's degree in Global Health, Law, and Ethics.
Rachel studied immunology and infectious diseases at Cambridge University. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she applied to become an HCA Band 3, taking COVID-19 swabs in London and East Anglia, including Norfolk, Papworth, and Hinchingbrooke.
She also has a phlebotomy qualification and has been immunizing people as a Band 4 for the COVID-19 vaccinations at the East of England Showground.
Rachel completed the NHS Care Certificate and holds Higher Development Awards at Level 3 from Health Education England, NHS. In 2016, she volunteered as a Community First Responder (CFR) with the Greenwich & Bexley Unit.
Additionally, she is a commissioned officer in the Army Reserves and serves as an Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear instructor. Previously, she was a Medical Support Officer, responsible for administering the field support hospital in the 335 Medical Evacuation Unit, specializing in pre-hospital care within the Royal Army Medical Corps.
With a range of cross-transferable skills and experience from her employment, education, and voluntary work, Rachel possesses the communication skills and leadership experience necessary to support Royal Papworth as a governor.
