Class of: 1999

Rachel Spates

Rachel Spates (CAS’99) of Weston, Mass., became president of the UMass Amherst Alumni Association board of directors in July 2023; she’s served on the board since 2016. Rachel recently celebrated 10 years with Sun Life U.S. in Wellesley Hills, where she is director of communications. A lifelong fan of aviation, she obtained her private pilot certificate in June.

From the Winter-Spring 2024 issue.