A proud southerner, after graduating from the University of South Carolina Rebekkah moved to New York City with hopes of working in public health. Upon completing a Master’s degree in public health in New York, should began working for the Committee for Hispanic Children and Families where she served as the agency’s Contracts and Grants Manager. A lifelong nonprofit employee, Rebekkah has 10 years experience working in and across small and large teams, and for agencies that advocate for education in primary and collegiate settings. She currently resides on the upper west side of Manhattan with her six-year-old pup, Benson.