Chantel McDonnell

Owner

Chantel visited the Black Hills as a child and fell in love hoping one day to move out here from Dell Rapids. In 2013, she finally made the move. Chantel attended college at South Dakota State University, where she fell in love with marketing and non-profit work.

Chantel married to the love of her life, has four amazing children, and three dogs who love to give hugs. She is working hard to try and master her culinary skills, become a master gardener, and being the best version of herself.

Chantel 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

Editor-In-Chief

A lifelong resident of Rapid City, Kari believes the Black Hills is an ideal place to grow roots and raise a family. Alongside her amazing husband, Cody, she is raising and educating three incredible boys who continually inspire her with their boundless energy and endless curiosity. Kari draws on the rhythms of daily life, finding solace in early morning quiet times, devouring a good book, the restorative art of baking, a long run outside, and quality time conversing with friends and family. 

Kari is the Editor-in-Chief of Black Hills Woman Magazine, where she is responsible for crafting and shaping compelling narratives that celebrate diverse women.

She has a genuine appreciation for her community and an unwavering commitment to quality. Her deep understanding of connection, fostered in both her professional and personal roles, gives her editorial direction an unmatched authenticity. 

Kayla Moslander

Graphic Designer

Kayla and her husband moved to the Black Hills in 2017, drawn by the natural beauty, trails, and countless rock climbing routes. Over the years, life has shifted in wonderful ways—today, Kayla is a proud mom to two boys. While she spends less time climbing and more time raising her kids, she wouldn’t have it any other way. The Black Hills remain at the heart of her family’s adventures and the inspiration behind much of her creativity.

As the graphic designer for Black Hills Woman magazine, Kayla is passionate about thoughtful, impactful design. She leads the creative vision for the publication, overseeing its visual identity from concept to final layout.