Rachel Griffin

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Areas of responsibility: Orientation Programs, Student Leadership Curriculum and Development

Education:

• University of Florida – Master of Education in Student Personnel in Higher Education
• Florida State University – Bachelor of Science in Retail Merchandising and Product Development

Rachel became the Associate Director of FYE in March 2023, one year after first joining FYE as the Assistant Director for Parent & Family Programs. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Retail Merchandising and Product Development with a minor in Business from Florida State University, and her Master’s degree in Student Personnel in Higher Education from the University of Florida. Prior to UCF, Rachel spent the past four and a half years at the University of South Florida (Tampa) where she worked with transfer students and their families in the Office of Orientation. She is eager to create world-class experiences for UCF students and their supporters and aid them in navigating the various transitions that come along with starting their UCF journey. She enjoys reading, running, going to trivia with friends, and staying up-to-date with all the latest celebrity news.