Rachel is beginning her first season as an Atlanta Falcons Cheerleader! Born in raised in Greenwood, South Carolina, she has been dancing since the age of three. Rachel is the founder of Crown Choreography and Consulting, a pageant service specializing in talent routines, as well as consulting for interview, public speaking, and on-stage competition. She also works as a choreographer and the Studio Operations Manager at Emerald City Dance Explosion, coaching dancers of all recreational and competitive levels—including the inclusive All Stars team. Rachel graduated summa cum laude from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Broadcast Journalism, a concentration in Sports Media, and a minor in Dance Performance. During her time at USC, Rachel was involved in several student news organizations and academic honor societies. She was also an active member of Alpha Delta Pi. As the reigning Miss Greenville County, Rachel promotes her initiative, Literacy Intervention and Reading Education, advocating for literacy development across South Carolina, ensuring that every student receives the literacy skills required to be successful. In her free time, Rachel enjoys CrossFit—recently competing in The Freedom Games—along with mini golf, college football, and spending time with family and friends.