Rachel joined the staff of Ruach Israel in March of 2019, when she was looking for a part-time opportunity while being a stay-at-home mom with her young daughter. She is a graduate of UMass Amherst and holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science. As part of her undergraduate degree, she earned a minor in Judaic Studies and also studied modern Hebrew for two years. She enjoys helping to create systems and processes that enable Ruach Israel’s community to thrive and grow!