Rachel Bratton
About Rachel Bratton
Rachel Bratton is a Graduate Research Assistant with a strong background in marine biology and environmental science, having studied at the University of Wollongong and the University of Massachusetts. She has held various research and internship positions, including roles at the Northeast Climate Science Center and the Center for Coastal Studies.
Current Role at UMass Boston
Rachel Bratton serves as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She has been in this position since 2020, contributing to various research projects within the institution. Her role involves conducting research and assisting in academic projects that align with her background in environmental science.
Educational Background
Rachel Bratton has a diverse educational background in environmental sciences. She earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Environmental Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she studied from 2015 to 2019. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Environmental Science from the University of Massachusetts Boston, completing her studies from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, she studied Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography at the University of Wollongong, participating in a Semester Abroad program in 2018.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current role, Rachel Bratton held several positions that enhanced her expertise in environmental science and research. She worked as an Energy Conservation Program Specialist at Abode Energy Management for two months in 2020. She also served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the Northeast Climate Science Center from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, she interned at the Center for Coastal Studies as a Humpback Whale Research Intern in 2019 and worked as a Campus Organizer for UMass Democrats from 2016 to 2019.
Internship Experience
Rachel Bratton is currently a Research Associate Intern at Sustainable Energy Advantage, LLC, a position she has held since 2022. This role allows her to apply her academic knowledge in a practical setting, focusing on sustainable energy solutions. Earlier in her career, she also gained experience as a Front Desk Intern at Tufts University Conference and Event Services in 2016.