Rachel Etnire Parrott
About Rachel Etnire Parrott
Rachel Etnire Parrott is a Program Manager in Developer Relations at CircleCI, with a diverse background in program management and diversity initiatives across several organizations. She has held various roles at New Relic, Inc. and other companies, contributing to diversity and inclusion efforts and customer training operations.
Current Role at CircleCI
Rachel Etnire Parrott serves as a Program Manager in Developer Relations at CircleCI, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing developer engagement and fostering community relationships within the software development ecosystem. Her work involves collaborating with various teams to streamline processes and improve the overall developer experience.
Previous Experience at New Relic, Inc.
Prior to her current role, Rachel Parrott worked at New Relic, Inc. in several capacities. She served as Program Manager for Diversity & Inclusion from 2018 to 2020, where she focused on promoting inclusive practices within the organization. Additionally, she held the positions of Program Manager for Sales Strategy & Operations for five months in 2018, and Customer Training Coordinator from 2016 to 2017. She also worked as Diversity and Inclusion Manager from 2020 to 2021, further contributing to the company's diversity initiatives.
Education and Training Background
Rachel Parrott has a diverse educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas between 2005 and 2009. She also studied at Portland State University, obtaining a Professional Certificate in Strategic Organizational Management in 2017. In 2016, she completed a program at Epicodus, and more recently, she attended Hackbright Academy from 2022 to 2023, focusing on software engineering.
Board Memberships and Community Involvement
Rachel Parrott is actively involved in community initiatives. She has served as an Advisory Board Member for Everyspace in 2021. Additionally, she has been a member of the Ambassador Board for Youth Villages Oregon since 2020, contributing to the organization's mission to support youth in need. Her involvement in these roles reflects her commitment to community service and advocacy.
Career Progression and Roles
Throughout her career, Rachel Parrott has held various positions that demonstrate her versatility and expertise. She worked as a Tax & Estate Planning Paralegal at Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt in 2014 and later as a Customer Success Manager at Zapproved from 2014 to 2015. Her experience also includes a role as Project Coordinator at CTC Technology & Energy from 2011 to 2012. These positions have contributed to her skills in program management and operational strategy.