RACHEL BURNS

I was born and raised in Charlottesville, a true native of this beautiful corner of Virginia. I have resided in Charlottesville my entire life; I can't imagine calling anywhere else home! I am an avid volunteer with The Salvation Army of Charlottesville and currently serve on their Board of Directors. I serve as the President Elect for The Blue Ridge Mountains Rotary Club and am looking forward to a serving art their President starting in July. I am also currently on the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors (CAAR) Foundation Board of Directors which is focused on affordable housing in the Charlottesville area. I am a past Board Member with the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors and am the past President of the CAAR Young Professionals Network. I am a graduate of The Virginia Leadership Academy and serve as the facilitator for the Pat Jensen Leadership Academy. I serve on the Virginia Association of Realtors DEI Counsel, the CAAR DEI Counsel and am a member of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance. Additionally, I volunteer with Building Goodness Foundation and the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. My other hobbies include all things food (cooking and eating!), wine and whiskey!