Rachel Friedrich

The vision and mission of Room 217 to use music to improve the culture of care speaks powerfully to me as someone who has spent most of my life in healthcare and music spaces. Room 217's resources and programs provide a dynamic evidence-based tool to enable healthcare workers and caregivers to provide holistic care for those in need.

Rachel has 15 years of experience working in clinical research, with a focus in allergy, asthma and immunology. She has presented research around the world at various scientific conferences in Asia, Europe and North America. Rachel holds a Bachelor of Science degree (with a minor in music) from the University of Guelph and a Masters Certificate in Healthcare Management from the Schulich School of Business at York University. Rachel lives in Port Perry and enjoys singing in choirs, leading music at her church, and a good cup of tea.