Rachel McCutcheon, an American, is completing her bachelor’s degree in nursing at Trinity Washington University. Her exposure to the medical field, and sense of purpose and commitment, began when she joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 18 and trained as a hospital corpsman.
Her interest in nursing was also bolstered by working for six years at the Perry Family Health Center, starting as a volunteer and subsequently as a medical assistant in obstetrics, pediatrics, and geriatric care. The Center served as a support system for an underserved community, where many patients were single mothers, providing not only medical care but also the knowledge that these women needed to care for themselves and their children.
Currently working full time as a patient care technician at a teaching hospital, Rachel’s educational goal is to become a licensed practical nurse with a focus on mental health. She sees her combined passion for cooking and counseling/educating as a way to serve the community, with her ultimate goal being to open a mental health clinic. Food is a tool to help people open up, and feeding the body helps nourish the soul.
