Rachel Mlsna

My professional experience has been focused on social services, education, and outdoor pursuits. I take pride in working hard and in making strong connections with those around me.

ANASAZI Foundation                                                                                                   Mesa, AZ, USA 

TrailWalker (Direct Support – Wilderness Therapy Program)                 May 2024-Present

• Overseeing and holding responsibility for personal growth and safety of clients in the wilderness in                                                 May 2022-December 2022 

extreme weather conditions

• Empowering clients through the Anasazi Way interventions and focused relationship-building
• Teaching skills associated with wilderness survival, health and hygiene, nutrition and hydration

Two Thumb Brewing Co.                                                                   Christchurch, New Zealand 

Bartender                                                                                                         August 2023-May 2024

• Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced events
• Crafted signage to advertise events and current specials
• Grew relationships with regular patrons, and invited others to join that base

Tatauranga Aotearoa | Statistics New Zealand                        Christchurch, New Zealand 

Statistical and Data Technician                                               September 2023-December 2023

• Engaged with internal stakeholders and worked collaboratively to resolve data issues
• Applied definitions, concepts, and classifications to produce comparable and reliable datasets
• Developed creative solutions to improve workflow in processing time-sensitive Census data 

University of Arizona, Maricopa County Cooperative Extension                  Phoenix, AZ

Maricopa County Arizona Project WET Water Educator           September 2021-June 2022

• Sought and built relationships for all direct student programs (classroom- and field-based) relating

to STEM water education and delivered these programs

• Supported the development and presentation of teacher professional development workshops 
• Provided implementation support for new grant opportunities, including administrative and technical input where needed 

Maggie’s Place                                                                                                                     Phoenix, AZ

House Manager, Donations and House Operations Coordinator        August 2020 – August 2021

• Accompanied powerful women on their journeys toward self-sufficiency, providing trauma-informed 

care in radical community created with pregnant/parenting women experiencing homelessness 

• Supported healing through leading sessions of Seeking Safety, an evidence-based, present-focused model
• Advocated policies and protocols to foster inclusivity and to uphold the dignity of the women living in community 

mobius                                                                                                             Knoxville, TN (Remote) 

Entrepreneurial Lead                                                                                       July 2019 – May 2020

• Collaborated with C-suite executives of a sustainability start-up working to employ chemistry and biology 

to convert waste into useful products 

• Investigated organic waste streams with nutrient content for sustainable agriculture, including review of 

current literature and completion of 65 stakeholder interviews to develop a business case

University of Notre Dame                                                                                        Notre Dame, IN 

Academic Tutor, Athletics Department                                         September 2019 – May 2020

• Developed individual study strategies for student athletes, supporting academic and personal success

Upper Limits – Rock Gym & Pro Shop                                                                     St. Louis, MO 

Assistant Manager, Lifeguard/Instructor                                          October 2017 – June 2019

• Advised 100+ climbers/day on habits to mitigate risk and to improve climbing technique, promoting safety 

and enthusiasm for the sport

• Delegated daily tasks and supervised training of 5 new employees, ensuring quality of customer service

Saint Louis University                                                                                                   St. Louis, MO 

Teaching Assistant, Physics Department                                            January 2017 – May 2019

• Lectured and aided in completing laboratory tasks, promoting understanding of concepts and 

of laboratory etiquette                                                                                                            

Academic Tutor, Athletics Department                                                August 2016 – May 2019

University of Arizona, Maricopa County Cooperative Extension                  Phoenix, AZ

Master Gardener                                                                               October 2021-December 2022

• Employed research and science-based information from the University of Arizona to help create

more sustainable gardens and more livable cities better prepared to meet the challenges of the future

Maggie’s Place                                                                                                                     Phoenix, AZ

In-Home Volunteer                                                                     September 2021-December 2022

• Provided house coverage (daytime and overnight) to ensure continual wrap-around support was

available to community members

Robinson Ranch                                                                                                                 Phoenix, AZ

Barn Assistant/Grounds Management                                         September 2020-March 2021 

• Performed various routine tasks related to care of horses and other small animals, including feeding, 
  barn chores, and grounds maintenance

Maricopa County Master Gardener - University of Arizona Cooperative Extension

MS STEM Entrepreneurship - University of Notre Dame

BS Engineering Physics - Saint Louis University