Rachel Garner
Coordinator of Annual Giving
Department: University Advancement
Email: rgarner4@elon.edu
Brief Biography
Rachel Garner '25 is a Coordinator of Annual Giving in the University Advancement office, working with the Annual Giving team to engage with alumni, parents, and other individuals who are passionate about Elon to garner support for the University and further its fundraising goals. She also oversees the Student Outreach Program which helps to foster professional develpment opportunities for its student workers.
Rachel graduted from in Elon in 2025 with B.A.'s in Anthropolgy and Classical Studies. She was involved in several on campus organizations including The Anthropology and Sociology Club and also honors societies such as Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Lambda Alpha, and Eta Sigma Phi. During her time at Elon, Rachel also worked as an office assistant in the Residence Life office to assist students and parents with navigating housing policies and selection. Rachel was also able to study abroad in South Korea and Japan during her senior year and completed an undergraduate research project studying the experiences of students in higher education.