Kristin Kellar Gabriel

Kristin Gabriel

Kristin Kellar Gabriel grew up in Spencer, Iowa, and came to South Dakota to attend USD where she studied Contemporary Media and Journalism. Kristin has put her degree to work as AVP Sales/Marketing Channel Manager for BankWest South Dakota and as owner of Chasing Paper Clothing Company, an online professional women’s clothing boutique.

As a community volunteer, she has served on several local and statewide boards including Cen-Kota Republican Women, Board of Adjustment for the City of Pierre, South Dakota Board of Nursing, and Pierre Players Board of Governors. In 2019, Kristin was elected as President of the inaugural class of Leadership Pierre, a program that develop individual skills, and gather an awareness of trends, challenges and issues that face the community. In 2020, the United States marked the centennial of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, commemorating women's right to vote. Honoring the occasion, Kristin served on the marketing committee of the Her Vote. Her Voice. women’s history initiative which celebrated the occasion by providing education and advocacy across the state.

And when she has free time, you can find Kristin volunteering with Junior Achievement, boating, and spending time with her family.

Consider lifting up an incredible woman in your life today as a part of Women's History Month. Visit www.hervotehervoice.org/statewide-honor-wall to get started.