Rachel Gatewood

Rachel Gatewood is a senior dental hygiene student at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She will be graduating with honors in the spring with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (BSDH) and will earn a Community Dental Health Coordinator (CDHC) certification. Post-graduation, she plans to become a civilian contracted dental hygienist for the Department of Justice or Department of Defense and dedicate her time and experience to decreasing public oral health disparities.