Rachel Stephensen is an undeniable UNLV Rebel. She holds four degrees from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas: a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting, a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice, and a Doctor of Public Policy. She is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).

In addition to serving as a part-time instructor at UNLV, Stephensen works as a senior financial analyst with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), where she investigates human trafficking cases through complex financial analysis. Her work focuses on following financial trails to identify traffickers, disrupt criminal networks, and support victim-centered prosecutions. Prior to joining LVMPD, she served as a forensic accountant with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

At UNLV, Stephensen teaches Fraud Examination and enjoys bringing her passion for financial investigations and the real-world application of accounting principles into the classroom.