On this episode of because we hear the becauses of Rachel Price, Quad City area Youth Advocate. 

 Rachel has worked in the youth development field for over six years, where her passion is creating a supportive and safe environment for all youth to thrive.

Rachel was born and raised in West Virginia, where she also attended college and received a Bachelor's in English. Rachel and her husband and Because.. host Marc Zyla, also from West Virginia, moved to the Quad Cities six years ago and are proud to call the community their second home. Rachel, a former competitive rower, enjoys kayaking, hiking, and exploring the Midwest with her husband and two rescue dogs, Dolly and Roxie.