Rachel Walden

Biography

As a Nashville native, I absolutely love living in my hometown and working at Belmont! I am truly passionate about my work in career development and find enjoyment in assisting our students and alumni with identifying and pursuing their own passions. I always knew I wanted to pursue a career helping others, which is why I chose my undergraduate major of Psychology with a minor in Sociology. After working in recruiting for a few years, I joined the Career Development team in 2010 and have spent the past 10+ years providing career coaching services to students and alumni, cultivating employer relationships and managing marketing, communications and social media for our office. I previously served as President of the Tennessee Association of Colleges and Employers, our state professional association. In my free time, I enjoy hiking with my family and German Shepherd, hosting friends for backyard gatherings, cooking, reading and traveling.