9TH RALLY EDITION: OCTOBER 10 – 19, 2024

#121

Dark Defender

We are Evelyn and Jill — Rookies to the Rebelle! We first met as we each interviewed potential partners for the rally. In our first discussion, we clicked and realized that though we took different paths to get here, we are a lot alike. We complement each other’s skills and we both quickly figured out that we could count on each other to do what it would take to train for this unique, high-pressure challenge. More importantly, we were sure we could be in a car for over a week together under strenuous competitive conditions! Evelyn is the experienced “off-roader” of our team – who decided to expand her skills into navigation. Jill is new to the off-roading scene – but her sense of adventure compelled her to join this year’s Rebelle as the team driver. Interestingly, we discovered that both of us have taken a break from our respective “corporate warrior” roles — Evelyn as an accomplished software developer and manager and Jill as a human resources executive. Yet, our warrior energy (which we are sure to bring to the Rebelle….) is still front and center in our lives! Jill is the mom of two high school teenagers, three dogs, a rabbit, and a bearded dragon while Evelyn continues to be a passionate international traveler and outdoor adventurer – hiking, rock climbing, biking, and skiing. Our goals for the competition? “That we get out there, do our best, have fun, and share some belly laughs”!

Sponsored By:

Iridium Satellite LLC

Evelyn Chan

Navigator

You can find me in the mountains skiing or another country learning a new language. I have always been independent since I moved to the U.S. on my own as a teenager.

Occupation:

Software Development

Residence:

Las Vegas, Nevada

Favorite Quote:

"The sky is not the limit"

Fun Fact:

Play video games for 24 hours without sleep until an hour before final exams.

Why the Rebelle? Why now?

Rallies fascinated me before I could drive. I can only play rally video games to satisfy my curiosity. I recently left my profession to have fun and freedom to discover more of myself through adventures.

Who, or what, inspires you most?

Athletes in extreme sports. Achieve the impossible is to believe it is possible.

Top three favorite podcasts / books / shows

Contact by Carl Sagan
X-Files
How I built this with Guy Raz

Greatest adventure to date?

Track cheetahs and other animals with Maasai in Kenya safari.

Prior Years Competed:
Awards Achieved:

Jill Piovano

Driver

My profession as an HR Leader has been a big part of my life. At heart though, I am a homebody who loves spending time in nature, camping, biking, hiking with my dogs or being on the lake with the family.

Occupation:

Vice President, Human Resources

Residence:

Cave Creek, Arizona

Favorite Quote:

“If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one” - Dolly Parton

Fun Fact:

I won 2nd place in the Pennsylvania Powerlifting State Championship competing on the Slippery Rock University Men's Powerlifting team.

Why the Rebelle? Why now?

I have been following the Rebelle for the past 2 years and decided that in 2022 I would get off the sidelines and take the plunge myself.

Who, or what, inspires you most?

I am inspired by people who overcome adversity, ultimately thrive, and are willing to help others along the way. These people make me continue to work at being the best person I can be.

Top three favorite podcasts / books / shows

I enjoy reading all kinds of autobiographies. I find it fascinating to explore and learn from the experiences of others.

Greatest adventure to date?

My greatest adventure to date has been raising my two children (who are now teenagers). They have taken me on a life journey that I could have never imagined.

Prior Years Competed:
Awards Achieved:

Vehicle

2020 Land Rover Defender