Rachel Allen is a distinguished professional currently serving as the Director of the Delaware Nation Vocational Rehabilitation Program, overseeing operations across 8 counties in Oklahoma. With a career marked by dedication and expertise, Rachel initially contributed as a VR Counselor for 4-1/2 years in tribal VR before assuming her current leadership role.

Rachel's diverse background includes valuable experience as a disability determination specialist with the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services. In this role, she played a pivotal part in processing Social Security Disability Insurance applications. Her commitment to community well-being is further evident in her involvement with an NIH-funded study aimed at reducing the risk of heart disease for American Indians in SW Oklahoma through the University of Oklahoma Health Services Center (Balance).

Beyond her government service, Rachel has made significant contributions through contract work for the Native American Parent Technical Assistance Program (Visions). Her academic achievements underscore her commitment to professional growth, with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and zoology from Oklahoma State University, and a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from San Diego State University. Rachel's dedication to excellence is highlighted by her status as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).