Rachel is a PhD student at McGill University supervised by Dr. Jeffrey McKenzie and Dr. Stephanie Wright (Queen’s U) with a background in geological and water resource engineering. Her experience lies in fractured and porous hydrogeology and geochemical/isotopic tracers. The goal of her research is to use sustainable methodologies to better understand the impacts climate change is having on groundwater in traditionally permafrost characterized regions. Her current research is examining the effects of changing permafrost conditions on groundwater vulnerability in a northern community. It is Rachel’s hope that her research will contribute to a greater understanding of the impacts of climate change on northern groundwater resources and help increase northern communities’ preparedness and resilience to these changes. Rachel holds a BASc in Geological Engineering (2016 – 2021) at Queen’s University, Canada and a MASc in Water Resource Engineering (2021 – 2023) at University of Guelph, Canada. Upon the completion of her PhD, she hopes to continue in northern groundwater research in government, industry, or academia.
