Rachel Dawn

Rachel D. Fischer RN SANE-A

A native from Detroit Michigan, Rachel knew hardships from a very early age. She was in the foster care system and lived in over 20 homes before the age of 18 with periods of homelessness. Rachel realized that resilience was crucial to survival. This insight led to her motivation in writing her book "Taking Back The Pen". Her theme is promoting resilience. She has an audience of individuals who look up to her to gain wisdom and motivation to get through life’s challenges. She teaches not to simply survive, but to thrive. Rachel's book was not intended to be a commercial success but was oriented for impact. The book has had an astounding success.

As a young published author, Rachel felt the need to travel in order for her to better understand the human condition. She's traveled worldwide and visited over 20 countries promoting her book, and doing mission work. She hosts a weekly neighborhood group for promoting empowerment on a personal level to those in her community. In the inner city of Detroit, she works with human trafficking victims and volunteers at homeless shelters as well as working with Macomb County Rotating Emergency Shelter Team (MCREST) to provide homeless and displaced individuals an opportunity to transition successfully towards independence. She mentors individuals with PTSD and addictions and advocates for the underprivileged youth to obtain resources and scholarship opportunities to go on to college

Rachel Fischer serves as a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) in Detroit and has been trained in the care of adult and pediatric sexual assault victims, as well as holding the position of Registered Nurse at a level 2 trauma center. She obtained an Associates of Applied Science in Nursing (AAS-N 2011) and will have a Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Oakland University in April (2015). She realized that her story of resilience and talent of communication with people who are suffering from extreme circumstances, was more important than her medical training. A spiritual person by nature, Rachel is often asked to speak at churches and local community agencies in Detroit, to empower those who need motivation and the keys to success in becoming resilient.

She is an active member of the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) as well as The Emergency Nurses association (ENA).

“…The thesis of her autobiography is that you have the power to turn around your life, no matter how dire your circumstances may appear. You are not responsible for the environment in which you were born or raised, but you do have the power to write the rest of your story…” John Stimpson, Huffington Post

“…one of the most caring and gifted individuals I ever had the pleasure meeting…Stephen Vaglica, Concert Pianist

“…You are the quintessential example of resilience and you will change many lives with your story…” Johnathan Gassman, CEO