Rachel Sample

About Rachel Sample

I am an engaging, visionary leader with over a decade of experience driving organizational excellence through strategic, operational, and innovative leadership. My passion lies in building high-performing teams and fostering growth-mindset cultures by empowering talent, building trust, and aligning values-based goals with collaborative partnerships.Motivated by turning ambitious ideas into actionable strategies, designing operational visions, and shaping company cultures that inspire teams to achieve big things, I am known for bringing out the best in people. I am passionate about aligning efforts around shared goals while building infrastructure from the ground up to support sustainable growth.I aim to increase employee engagement, leverage data-driven decision making, and create systems that identify efficiencies. By centering on trust, collaboration, and innovation, I deliver lasting impact and sustainability for the organizations I serve.My approach is grounded in driving outcomes that balance individual and organizational needs, ensuring long-term growth and a culture where everyone contributes and feels valued.Let’s connect—I’d love to explore how we can build something remarkable together.

Experience

1. Senior Director, Operations Learning & Development

   The College Board

   May 2025 — Present

   I operate at the intersection of Product, Program, and Operations, leading the design and delivery of impactful learning solutions that drive efficiency and experience.

Education

• QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

  Graduate Diploma, Education, Middle Years

• New York University

  Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA

• University of Cambridge

  Teaching Adult Learners - CELTA