Hi, I’m Rachel, and before I ever helped someone buy or sell a home, I learned what home really means.

I grew up in San Gregorio on my family’s multi generational property, where everyday life was an outdoor adventure with my two brothers. I went to school K through 12 in Half Moon Bay, surrounded by a tight knit community and a deep connection to the coast. Those early years shaped my love for place, people, and the idea that home is so much more than four walls.

I began my adulthood in San Luis Obispo for college, where I studied event management and worked plenty of odd jobs along the way to help pay for school. During that time, I had the opportunity to work under an incredible mentor in the event industry, support athletes through Special Olympics, and serve as a part time senior caregiver. Caring for seniors felt especially meaningful after years of helping take care of my own grandparents, it truly felt like bringing a piece of home with me.

After graduating, I moved back to the Bay Area and joined a national events company, producing large scale events like Comic Con, the New York Auto Show, Salesforce conferences, and more. The pace was intense, lots of travel, long days, constant problem solving, and I gained invaluable multitasking and organizational skills. Eventually, though, I was ready to slow down and build something more personal.

That’s when I started my own private event planning company, specializing in custom weddings. Helping couples bring such an important milestone to life felt incredibly aligned, until the COVID pandemic brought the industry to a sudden halt. Like so many others, I had to pivot quickly.

That pivot led me to real estate.

I reached out to a family friend who was looking for a backend manager for his real estate and construction business. For nearly two years, I worked behind the scenes and quickly realized how similar real estate was to wedding planning, guiding people through emotional decisions, managing timelines, coordinating multiple moving parts, and helping clients feel supported during major life transitions. I was hooked.

I took the leap, earned my real estate license, and haven’t looked back.

Today, I bring every chapter of my life into my work, my local roots, my event and project management background, my experience in construction and design, and most importantly, my genuine desire to help people achieve goals that can sometimes feel overwhelming or impossible. My industry may have changed, but my drive to serve others has stayed exactly the same.

As part of the Johnston Lampert Group, I also offer clients access to an in house construction and design team, allowing us to thoughtfully guide everything from light refreshes to full remodels, always with an eye toward maximizing value while minimizing stress.

I believe real estate should feel personal, informed, and collaborative. I’m here to listen, guide, and help you navigate what comes next, with clarity, care, and a deep respect for the story behind every home.