Rachel and her family moved to Philadelphia in 2012 and first came to Saint Mark's in 2014, attending the 11 a.m. mass. After her daughter became involved with the Children’s choir in 2020, they began coming to the 9 a.m. service. She has been involved with hospitality and has served on a discernment committee. She is originally from Canada and now lives in Narberth. A professor of medieval studies at Villanova University, she loves playing the piano, singing, practicing yoga, and walks in the wilds of Philadelphia.