Rachel joined the 1994 Group in 2010 as Director of Research, taking responsibility for management and delivery of policy and research, including the 1994 Group’s work on the student experience and widening participation.

Rachel previously worked with research policy and administration at the Institute of Education, University of London and has a background working with management information within a local government setting.

Outside of work Rachel has been trustee of an advocacy charity and worked to further the rights of young people in developing countries as a member of the charity Restless Development.