Rachell managed a residential home for individuals with disabilities earlier in her career and was quickly promoted to be a service coordinator advocating for the people she served, working closely with their families and the staff to ensure the individuals she served were receiving proper services and living fulfilling lives. Rachell also has experience working with county financial workers, social workers, and others who handled eligibility decisions for the state run programs, including Medical Assistance. Rachell was able to build relationships with those individuals to understand more about the administrative end and she is able to utilize this experience to advocate more effectively on behalf of her clients as a result.

While attending law school Rachell worked full-time as a Human Resource / Office Administrator at one of the largest law firms in South Dakota. She gained invaluable experience managing benefits, working with insurance companies, and assisting employees of all ages. She especially enjoyed working with older employees as they planned their retirement, helping them navigate the many complex decisions that retirement necessarily entailed.

Rachell’s diverse background, education, and experience outside of the legal profession has provided her with a unique skill set that enables her to relate to people from all walks of life. She provides practical, compassionate counsel to her clients with a personal touch.