Rachel Butler

learning and giving back, and a real appreciation for the importance of education”.

Volunteerism and giving back is important to Rachel. She is a valued member of Strathcona’s Property Committee and has been a Strathcona Girls Grammar Board Director since 2020. “Now as part of my role on the Board and Property Committee, I am thrilled to be able to give back to Strathcona in a meaningful way and to watch the continued development and growth of the School.”

Rachel is also involved with Women’s Property Initiatives and has served as a committee member of “VPELA” (Victorian Planning and Environmental Law Association). In addition, she currently serves on the Wellbeing Committee, and acts as the Disability Connect lead for Australia at Arup.

Her skills, expertise and determination has been recognised through numerous awards and honours, including recently receiving a commendation for Excellence (People and Collaboration) at the 2023 Ove Awards at Arup, the VPELA Young Professional Award (2018) for her work in the planning and environment sector, the Tract Travel Scholarship (2017) and the University of Melbourne Global Scholarship (2014). In a traditionally male-dominated planning and building industry, Rachel’s accomplishments are a testament to the indomitable spirit of a successful Strathcona alumna.