About

I’m Rachel — the heart behind Protea People.

My career has been spent working with nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and startups. I’ve worked with the homeless in South Africa, uni students in Australia, 20-somethings in Minneapolis, survivors of sex trafficking in New York City, and entrepreneurs doing tech for good online. In other words, I love working for organizations that solve problems, seek justice, and fight to leave marks of grace on the world.

Along the way, I discovered one thing small companies often lack until it becomes an issue: good HR.

I believe work should be a place of flourishing where our skills and talents come alive. To that end, I use my background in human resources and operations to help companies implement and expand their HR operations while equipping and coaching staff to do their jobs with excellence.

I’d love to partner with your growing company!