Rachel is an undergraduate student majoring in Biological Sciences while also pursuing certificates in Environmental Science and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Rachel conducts research in Dr. Stephen Kajiura’s Elasmobranch Lab, animating the migratory paths of blacktip sharks tracked by satellite tags. This mapping allows scientists to visualize the sharks’ distributions during their annual migration. She is often present on shark tagging excursions, having had the opportunity to work with nine different species of sharks, including bonnetheads, her personal favorite! Rachel joined the Glenn W. and Cornelia T. Bailey Marine SEA Scholars program in Spring 2024 because she enjoys educating the public about marine research and conservation. Rachel chooses to be transparent about her life pathway with Crohn's Disease, showing that science is for everyone, including those with disabilities. She recognizes that people with disabilities are often underrepresented in the sciences, and she strives to make her disability visible in the scientific space. She hopes that guests will remember the impact of climate change on the sex ratios of sea turtles and much more after a visit to the Marine Lab gallery.  Following graduation, Rachel plans to attend graduate school to conduct stingray research. Outside the lab, Rachel can be found volunteering for environmental efforts, biking, reading novels and webcomics, kayaking, and free diving.