Rachel is a proud descendant of the Yuin Nation and is the Chief Executive Officer of Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia. Rachel has more than a decade of experience in health, including the optometry industry and community-controlled sector. She has worked at the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) and held senior roles at Gayaa Dhuwi. Rachel sits on the Fearless Women Board and the Capital Health Network Board. As CEO, Rachel works to achieve the highest attainable standard of social and emotional wellbeing, mental health, and suicide prevention outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.