Meetings with Rachel take place in-person whenever possible, however Zoom meetings can be arranged for those who cannot attend on campus. Reach out to Rachel via email if a Zoom link is needed.
Bio
Rachel Charron is a coach, social worker and educator serving children, young adults and families in Wisconsin. She earned her Master’s in Social Work from UW-Madison and worked in the child welfare field as both a direct worker and supervisor for nearly 10 years before transitioning into the health education. Rachel has worked in government and private agencies supporting families and staff in a variety of communities across the state. She then moved into a public health role working in direct practice, supporting children in school and afterschool settings, as well in macro practice for the Wisconsin Afterschool Network (now Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance).
In 2024, Rachel completed the Certified Professional Coach program with the UW-Madison and she moved into a position in higher education where she supports undergraduate students build the capacity to overcome challenges and discover their purpose. Rachel fulfills multiple roles, coaching students, teaching courses and in advising. Worker wellness, strengths-based initiatives, neurodivergence and trauma-informed care have been primary focuses of Rachel’s work. She completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training program in 2019 and continues to seek out ways to learn, grow and promote wellness in others.
Experience and Interests
Teaching
- Instructor – School of Health Sciences and Wellness, UW-Stevens Point (2024-present)
Professional Experience
- Student Success Coach – UWSP School of Health Sciences and Wellness (2024-present)
- Health Educator and Coach (2021-2024)
- Child Welfare Supervisor: Staff Support and Development (2017-2021)
- Direct Service Social Worker (2013-2017)
- AmeriCorps Volunteer (2011-2013)
Certifications
- Question Refer Persuade Suicide Prevention Trainer (2022-present)
- Tier 3 Trainer and Technical Assistant Professional for Wisconsin Registry System (2022)
- Community Health Worker Certificate (2022)
- Yoga Teacher 200 Hour Training (2019)
Fun Facts
Last book you read?
The Myth of Normal
Best advice you ever received?
When you stumble, make it a part of the dance!
Favorite Quote?
Every time you listen, you give someone a chance to be heard.
One thing about your school that you are most proud of?
We are all doing our part to be in service to others. Everything from a greeting in the hallway, to larger decisions are treated with care, kindness and an eye on the larger impact.