Rachel Newman
About Rachel Newman
Rachel Newman serves as the Director of People Operations at Placer.ai, a role she has held since 2023. She has a diverse background in business operations and account management, with previous positions at Placer.ai and CrossFit organizations.
Work at Placer.ai
Rachel Newman has been employed at Placer.ai since 2019. She initially served as Business Operations Manager for six months before transitioning to Director of Business Operations in 2020. In 2023, she took on the role of Director of People Operations. Her contributions to Placer.ai have been significant in shaping the company's operational strategies and enhancing employee engagement.
Previous Experience at CrossFit
Prior to her current roles at Placer.ai, Rachel Newman held multiple positions at CrossFit. She worked as a Senior Account Manager at CrossFit Risk Retention Group from 2014 to 2018, followed by a brief tenure as an Account Executive in 2018. Additionally, she served as an Operations Manager and a Finance Operations Associate at CrossFit, Inc. from 2018 to 2019. These roles provided her with extensive experience in operations and account management.
Education and Expertise
Rachel Newman earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Early Childhood Education with a Concentration in Psychology from the University of Vermont. She studied there from 2000 to 2004. This educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in understanding human behavior, which is beneficial in her roles in operations and people management.