Rachel Barron is a recent graduate of the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland, College Park. She graduated in May 2015 with a bachelor's degree in multiplatform journalism with a concentration in criminology and criminal justice. Rachel has written for various publications, including Go Escape, The Diamondback, American Journalism Review, Unwind magazine, Washington Parent magazine and Builder and Custom Home magazines. Rachel is currently working as an account administrator in the pharmaceutical marketing industry.