Rachel Christian

Rachel Christian is an accomplished professional at Westinghouse Electric Company, where Rachel has held various key positions since May 2010, including New Plants Licensing Manager and Principal Risk Analysis Engineer. With extensive experience in probabilistic risk assessment (PRA), Rachel established methodologies and led model development to comply with regulatory standards, focusing on internal events and seismic PRA. Rachel has also managed engineering activities for the AP1000 UK Generic Design Assessment, ensuring successful collaboration and adherence to project timelines and budgets. In addition to technical leadership, Rachel has contributed to innovation through the development of database tools that enhance PRA model efficiency. Rachel holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Graduate Certificate in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, complemented by a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution.