Dr. Rachel Guan was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario. She earned her Honours Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from McMaster University in 2022, graduating summa cum laude. During her studies, she also volunteered with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) as a Vision Mate, providing support to individuals who are visually impaired. She is a part of the graduating Class of 2026 Doctor of Optometry program at the University of Waterloo. During her clinical training, she gained experience in primary optometric care in Waterdown and completed her ophthalmology rotation at Great Lakes Eye Centre.