Rachel Canalichio has been the Manager of the Harlan Greenhouse for over 5 years. She has a Certificate of Ornamental Horticulture from the University of Maryland's Institute of Applied Agriculture, and a Master's Degree in Agriculture with a concentration in Plant Science from Virginia Tech.

Prior to joining the Biology Department, Rachel was a Greenhouse Technician with the Maryland Parks and Planning Commission. She is also an adjunct professor at GWU, she teaches Biology of Horticulture (BISC 2224).