Rachel Nazhand

Rachel Nazhand has a diverse work experience spanning multiple companies and roles. In 2015, they started as a Senior Customer Success Manager at Social Tables (now part of Cvent) and later became the Director of Operations and Events. From 2017 to 2019, Rachel worked at ExecOnline, Inc., first as an Associate Director of Client Operations and then as a Director of Operations. Rachel then served as the Vice President of Operations at Street Diligence, Inc. from 2019 to 2021. In 2021, they joined Lunchbox as the Head of Business Operations. Rachel has also been involved in various organizations, including Badassery, the Operators Guild, and VPiR, where they held leadership and advisory roles. Most recently, they became the Founder of VPiR | Vice President in Residence and an Advisor at Clarasight. In 2022, Rachel was appointed as the Vice President of Business Operations at Zelis.

Rachel Nazhand holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication with a focus on Public Relations from Virginia Tech. Rachel also obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, concentrating on Business Leadership and International Studies, from the same institution. In addition to their undergraduate education, Rachel has a degree in International Management from the University of Deusto. Rachel has also acquired certifications in various fields, including Project Planning and Management from the University of Virginia, Contract Management from George Washington University, and a Primary Group Exercise Instructor certification from the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA).