Rachel Benowitz graduated with a double major in human and social development and psychology with a minor in exercise physiology. “My experience at the School of Education and Human Development has been an influential part of my college journey,” she said.

Benowitz has been actively engaged in applied research with the Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yafo in Israel, and at the University of Maryland, the UM Mailman Center for Child Development at the Miller School of Medicine and the Engagement Power and Social Action research team in the School of Education and Human Development. “I enjoyed my psychology research as I was able to begin my journey in my field of interest,” she said.

Benowitz was also leader in the UM chapter of Camp Kesem, which hosts a free week-long summer camp for children who have been impacted by a parent’s cancer. “As a counselor I have had the opportunity to meet children that inspire me and help spread the camp magic even in a virtual environment,” she said.

Along with her research and service, Benowitz has been a member of the Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology, the Rho Lambda Honor Society, and the Order of Omega Honor Society. She will be attending Palo Alto University to pursue a doctorate in clinical psychology with an emphasis on pediatric behavioral health care.