Rachel Andrews
About Rachel Andrews
Rachel Andrews serves as the Senior Director of Global Meetings & Events at Cvent, where she specializes in sponsorship management and venue sourcing. She hosts the Great Events Podcast, sharing insights on industry trends and advocating for women in leadership.
Work at Cvent
Rachel Andrews has been with Cvent since 2015, holding various positions within the Meetings & Events department. She currently serves as Senior Director, Global Meetings & Events, a role she has held since 2021. Prior to this, she was the Director of Meetings & Events for seven years, starting in 2017. In her current position, she specializes in sponsorship management and venue/city sourcing management. Rachel's work at Cvent emphasizes the integration of technology in meetings and events to enhance attendee experiences.
Education and Expertise
Rachel Andrews earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Virginia Tech, where she studied Communication, Marketing, and Psychology from 2002 to 2006. Her educational background supports her expertise in meetings and events technology, allowing her to implement innovative solutions that enhance event experiences. Her knowledge extends to event production and measuring return on investment (ROI) for events.
Background
Before joining Cvent, Rachel Andrews worked at Morgan Stanley as a Meeting & Event Planner for one year in 2009. She also served as an Event Planner at The Hired Guns, where she worked with Morgan Stanley from 2006 to 2009. This experience in planning and executing events laid the foundation for her career in the events industry.
Achievements
Rachel Andrews hosts the 'Great Events' podcast, which focuses on insights and trends in the events industry. She engages in discussions related to global event strategy, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), and advocates for career building and women in leadership. Her contributions to the events industry include sharing knowledge on industry trends and strategies that drive successful events.