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Rachel Cohen PE, - Engineer 

Rachel's love of design and curiosity about the built environment led her to structural engineering. Natural building piqued her interest during undergrad at Swarthmore College, where she researched earthbag building. She worked as a timber frame carpenter before earning her master's in structural engineering at UC Berkeley. Working with Verdant, Rachel is relishing the opportunity to blend passion, applied building experience, and engineering knowledge to deliver exceptional construction detailing. Her experience includes new construction, conceptual development of prefabricated structural systems, seismic retrofit of existing buildings, masonry design, and sculptural support and exhibit design.

Beyond work, Rachel enjoys biking around the beautiful Bay Area, whittling spoons, playing with clay, and cooking elaborate meals with friends.             

Rachel is a licensed civil engineer in the state of California.