Rachel leads the Life, as we know it Redisplay Project and is responsible for overseeing the implementation of Oxford University Museum of Natural History’s masterplan. This includes working with teams from across the Museum to create exhibition content and recruiting and managing contractors to build the physical display. Rachel also chairs the Museum’s Access Group, a team of people from across the Museum, who work to improve the accessibility of collections, buildings and employment opportunities.
She has a background in museum education and primary school teaching, which provided a good grounding for work in interpretation, as well as understanding visitor motivation and learning styles.