b'humanitarian organization helping refugees establish their lives in America. Rachel and her team provide personalized support that begins with meeting refugees at the airport and helping them with everything from learning to use a microwave to finding a job.By considering their emotional, financial, spiritual and community well-being, Rachels approach to helping refugees is holistic. She is a certified financial coach and certified in mental health first aid. These skills, alongside her bachelors degree from Franklin, enable her to help refugees navigate the complexities of life in America.I was looking back at my caseload and recalling the people I have helped during my time with this agency. When I remember some of my very first cases, those people thought that they couldnt do it because it would be too hard. Now, they are working full time and paying their bills. They are strong, functioning members of society.Rachels own journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and the impact one person can have on the lives of others. She believes thatknowledge and experience to create everyone can live their best life givena more streamlined and effective the right support and resources, andprocess for refugees to access she is living proof of that. mental health services. She also Daring todreams of opening a community In fact, Rachels commitment to hercenter where people can get holistic education and her demonstrated levelgo for whathelp and resources for their needs.of scholarship while she was pursuing her bachelors degree earned heryou want canRachel is a social worker with a recognition as an Outstandingvision and a Franklin grad with Graduation Honoree for Fall 2023grit. She is not afraid to challenge Commencement. As part of her pre- transform notherself and chase her goals, and she recorded remarks to the graduates,encourages others to do the same.she said: Daring to go for what youonly your life, want can transform not only your life,You have to take that first step, but the world around you. but the worldand then that second step, and then that third step. Its hard walking Rachel has big plans. Her relentlessaround you. that path, but if you have the pursuit of knowledge led her toright resources, you have the right continue her education at Franklinsupport, you have the right help, you and she is currently enrolled incan get there. You can be successful. the M.S. in Business PsychologyYou can live that life that youve program. She hopes to use herdesired to live.Clocktower | Franklin Features 23'