Kelsey Parker

Editor-in-Chief / Publisher

Born and raised in Rapid City, Kelsey Parker has a genuine love for the Black Hills. Kelsey attended college at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration. Kelsey went on to obtain her law degree from the University of South Dakota. After returning home after college, Kelsey’s love of yoga inspired her and her husband (Aaron) to open Sol Vibe, a hot yoga, strength training, and cycling studio. You’ll find Kelsey teaching classes when she’s not practicing law for the Rapid City Area School District.

Kelsey looks forward to the opportunity to celebrate local women, promote small business, and highlight the beauty and culture of the Black Hills in Black Hills Woman Magazine. 

Kari Nielsen

Managing Editor

Kari has a Bachelor's in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing from the University of Northern Colorado. Kari is a wife and a mother to two lively little boys.

When she’s not chasing her kiddos, Kari enjoys adding books to her library, going for a run, drinking a great glass of wine, and spending time with friends and family.