Rachelle Lopez has dedicated over 20 years to education, with a career rooted in supporting and advocating for historically marginalized student populations. She has coordinated programs serving military students, international students, incarcerated individuals, and students with disabilities—always centering equity and access. Rachelle currently works as a counselor at a local community college, specializing in students with disabilities, specifically students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
In addition to her work in education, Rachelle is a certified Law of Attraction coach and draws on a holistic, student-centered approach in her counseling practice. Her passion for helping others has extended beyond the classroom—she also ran a successful wedding planning business for 15 years, bringing creativity, empathy, and attention to detail to every client she served.
Education:
- Doctorate: Educational Leadership – CSU Long Beach
- M.S. Counseling with a concentration in Student Development in Higher Education – CSU Long Beach
- BA Anthropology/Sociology – UC Irvine
