Rachel Brooks is a Birmingham, Alabama native and graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Interior Design and a double minor in Business and International Human Sciences. She studied abroad in Arrica, Italy, just outside of Rome, and credits this as one of the best experiences of her young life. Like many other McAlpine employees, her work with the firm began as an internship and later evolved into a full time position. She enjoys running and recently completed her first half marathon. An avid baker, she looks forward to having her own garden and preparing its harvest. Rachel and her husband, Taylor, are recently married and enjoying settling into their life together.