Rachel Parish

Rachel Parish currently serves as the Training, Conferences and Events Lead at Anna Freud since August 2021, following a role as Conferences and Events Officer. Prior experience includes working as Communities and Events Officer at the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, where responsibilities involved supporting volunteers and managing various events, including online conventions. Rachel's background also features a position as Professional Development Assistant, coordinating short courses and exams at the Institute. Earlier experience at Basildon & Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust involved assisting a Speech and Language Therapist, alongside customer service roles at Asda and Tasty Bite Cafe, and a teaching assistant role focused on literacy and numeracy support for primary students. Rachel's educational journey includes attendance at Queen Mary University of London, Palmer's College, and St Clere's Secondary School.