Born and raised in Novato, Rachel joined Ghirardo CPA in December of 2023.  She holds a Bachelors of Science in Liberal Studies with a focus on Mathematics Education from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and her Masters of Education from University of San Francisco. Rachel spent several years throughout California teaching before choosing to settle down in Sonoma County. In her free time, Rachel enjoys cooking, playing with her dog, watching soccer, and spending time with her friends and family.