Rachel is an alpha and member of Dr. Rosens Department of Defense-sponsored team. Prior to joining Rosen she worked in various other capacities for the government, including as a linguist with the CIA. Rachel is a sweet and caring woman and tends to get overwhelmed by certain grown up situations. Her fellow alpha team members have helped her immensely as she becomes a more strong, independent member of society.Background: Rachel is a Synesthete, meaning she has the ability to enhance her senses. For example, she is able to see at a microscopic level using just her eyes and determine individual fabrics in clothing by touch. To enhance one sense she much decrease others, which means she will essentially tune out while engaged in analysis. She also has difficulty with normal human interaction given her sensitive hearing and ability to pick up on the tiniest of germs. Rachel comes from a very conservative Middle Eastern family and her parents place enormous pressure on their seemingly unusual daughter. Show less «