Rachael J. is the Grants and Development Coordinator at Ruff Start Rescue, bringing two decades of experience in nonprofit leadership, policy advocacy, communications, fundraising, and volunteer engagement. She began her early career as a veterinary technician in emergency and referral medicine before moving into nonprofit and advocacy work. Rachael has worked extensively at the Minnesota State Capitol and has been a Ruff Start Rescue volunteer since 2021. Rachael brings her passion for animals, storytelling, and mission-driven fundraising to her work helping Ruff Start Rescue save more lives and connect animals with the families who will love them.
Rachael J.
Grants & Development Coordinator
Rachael J. is the Grants and Development Coordinator at Ruff Start Rescue, bringing two decades of experience in nonprofit leadership, policy advocacy, communications, fundraising, and volunteer engagement. She began her early career as a veterinary technician in emergency and referral medicine before moving into nonprofit and advocacy work. Rachael has worked extensively at the Minnesota State Capitol and has been a Ruff Start Rescue volunteer since 2021. Rachael brings her passion for animals, storytelling, and mission-driven fundraising to her work helping Ruff Start Rescue save more lives and connect animals with the families who will love them.