Rachel works as a rehabilitation Occupational Therapist and beyond this values being a supportive part of opportunities that encourage and develop confidence, creativity and teamwork for young people. Years of experience as ‘parent help’ for various school and community activities has developed into more formal support roles. Recent examples include; coordinating/admin for the ‘Christchurch Youth Jazz Orchestra’ 2020 – 2025, volunteering for events at The Christchurch Arts Centre, being a reader writer for high school exams and helping backstage/administration for community theatre projects.