A beach babe, she grew up in sunny Perth, Western Australia excelling at competitive swimming. After achieving a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and working as a registered nurse, she set off at the age of 22, backpacking to the United States. Rachel fell in love with Durango and Durango fell in love with her. Her work helping families in need left an indelible mark on the community. She worked for Community Connections, Inc., the La Plata Family Center and volunteered for many non-profits in her community. Rachel also had a small business where she enjoyed baking and decorating cakes.