Davis & Elkins athletics has unveiled its Senator Spotlight series to highlight members of the department throughout the semester. Check back to SenatorNation.com each Monday and Friday for the latest Spotlight. 

Name: Rachel Swartz

Title: Head Women's Basketball Coach

Hometown: Stanwood, Washington

Where did you work prior to arriving at D&E? Everett Community College

What is your why? As a former basketball player, I recognized early on that throughout our collegiate athletic career we [as student-athletes] are faced with so many opportunities, questions and avenues for success/failure. I was fortunate enough to have phenomenal mentors who have shaped me into the person I am today. I coach to mentor and fellowship with female student-athletes to help navigate this stage of their life and build sharp, assertive trail-blazing women!

What is your most memorable moment (at any level) in athletics? Winning the Missouri Valley Conference WBB Championship and going to the NCAA tournament in 2016

One place you'd like to visit for a vacation? Santorini, Greece

Favorite part about your job? Being invested in every moment I have with my student-athletes, whether that be on the court, in the weight room, on a field or in my office. I love this sport, I love my players and I love that I can combine the two for the betterment of their futures.

What do you like to do outside of work? Travel, train for IRONMAN, go to church and spend time with those I care about.

What's your walk-up song? Walking by Mary Mary

What's your favorite TV show or show you're currently binge-watching? House of Cards, hands down.

What would you be doing if you didn't work in athletics? I’d join the Marine Corps and be the first female Marine Raider. Lofty I know, but I like to goal set!

If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why? Self-Sustenance

Favorite music genre? R&B/Soul, Reggae or House Music

If/when they make a D&E Athletics full-length, feature film, what celebrity should be cast as you and why? Angelina Jolie. She’s a Gemini like myself and she’s been in numerous action movies.