Rachel has been involved in Conservative politics since university and is an active campaigner nationally and locally across the South West. In addition to her role as Deputy Chairman Political and Campaigns, Rachel is also Chairman of Conservative Women’s Organisation for Bristol and Gloucester, The Thursday Group in South Cerney and has established a Conservatives Ladies Lunch Club for the South Cotswolds. Professionally, Rachel holds a senior communications role within the defence industry, and previously worked in energy, waste, and infrastructure sectors for major corporates and within government.
Rachel has a BA Hons and D.Phil from the University of Oxford and speaks French and Turkish. Rachel is married with one grown up son and lives in the Cotswolds. She is a Poppy Appeal Organiser and long-standing volunteer fundraiser for veterans causes and elderly charities. Other interests include politics, international affairs and ballet. She is also keen on cycling, walking, running, sailing and cooking.