Rebecca was born and raised in Yellowknife – in Chief Drygeese Territory in the Akaitcho Territory.
After graduating from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Communication Studies, Rebecca returned to Yellowknife and worked for the Government of the Northwest Territories (communications and website advisor), followed by the Stanton Territorial Hospital Foundation (Executive Director), AVENS – A Community for Seniors (Director of Communications and Community Development), and most recently she was the Manager of Communications and Community Relations for the Diavik Diamond Mine. Outside work, Rebecca is an active volunteer in sports, arts and culture.