Rachel came to San Jose from Ireland in April 2015 on a Visa program that allows her to work in the U.S. as an intern. She completed her Master's in History from the University of Limerick in August, and is writing her thesis on the 1st Earl of Leicester, Robert Dudley. 

Rachel began work as an intern at History San José's Collections Center in August 2015, helping out with research projects and processing collections. Talking about here experience so far, Rachel said, "I have learned so much and I am really enjoying my time here. Being in the Collection Center has also allowed me to learn about San Jose's interesting history, which is not something I was well versed in previously." Rachel is looking forward to experiencing the holidays in the States for the first time and exploring more of California.