Rachael V. McLoud

Rachael is an academic advising coordinator for the College of Science and Engineering Academic Resource Center and a WPAL 101 instructor specializing in power yoga and yoga+meditation courses. She has worked in advising at UNCW since 2015, previously serving as the advising coordinator for the Department of Psychology from 2021-24 and as a student success advisor in the College of Health and Human Services from 2015-21. She previously taught UNI 201: Transfer Seminar. Prior to joining UNCW, Rachael was the advisor/counselor for a TRiO Student Support Services program working with first-generation students as well as those with disabilities and low-incomes from 2010-2015.

Education

M.A. in College Student Development and Administration, Shepherd University
RYT-500 Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher, Wilmington Yoga Center
B.A. in Psychology, Shepherd University
A.A. in Foreign Language (Spanish), Hagerstown Community College

Specialization in Teaching

Power Yoga; Yoga and Meditation; Kunga Yoga

Honors & Awards

Academic Affairs Staff Professional Development Grant awardee, 2025
Outstanding Primary Role Advisor Award nominee, 2025
College of Science and Engineering Staff Excellence Award nominee, 2024