Brad and Rachel are excited to head to Uzbekistan this summer! Currently, Brad is preparing to graduate with his Ph.D in Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) from Purdue University in May of 2024. In addition to his ECE studies, Brad has taken courses in engineering education and enjoys any opportunity to teach. While at Purdue, Brad has taught ECE courses on probabilistic methods as well as signals and systems. His current research centers around the analysis of neuroimaging data acquired via MRI.

Rachel graduated with her Masters in Social Work from Indiana University in 2021. She currently works as a therapist in two middle schools and enjoys coming alongside students in processing trauma, challenging anxiety, and building healthy relationships. She has been trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and believes in the power of relationships to aid in healing for the whole person.

Brad and Rachel are looking forward to building relationships with and learning from the people of Uzbekistan. They connect with REI's vision to see "people of emerging nations filled with hope as their countries are developed and their lives transformed". They are also very excited to welcome their first child in February.