Our Mission

At the Rosebud Boys & Girls Club, our mission is simple:

To help Lakota youth build strong minds, strong hearts, and strong futures.


We serve children and teens across the Rosebud Reservation through safe, nurturing, and high-impact programs that blend academics, wellness, workforce skills, and cultural pride. Whether a child is learning how to tie their shoes or lead a team project, we’re here to help them do hard things—and discover their strength along the way.

Academic Enrichment

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Healthy
Lifestyles

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Lakota Culture & Language

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Workforce
Development

Why Rosebud Matters

The Rosebud Indian Reservation is home to the Sicangu Lakota Oyate, a vibrant and resilient nation. Yet like many tribal communities, our youth face unique challenges—educational barriers, food insecurity, limited economic opportunity.


We believe that when you invest in kids, you change everything.

This work isn’t just about after-school care. It’s about the future of our community.

Our Approach

We don’t offer a one-size-fits-all curriculum. We offer opportunity.

Our programming is shaped by the real needs of our community, the voices of our youth, and the values of our people.

Every Club experience is:

  • Rooted in Lakota values
  • Adapted to our local context
  • Focused on growth over perfection
  • Designed for real-world application


Leadership & Staff

Who We Are

Our Team

Rachel Kocak - Executive Director rachel.kocak@rosebudbgc.org
Robert Shot With Two Arrows - Director of Programming - robert.shotwithtwoarrows@rosebudbgc.org
Rose Elk Looks Back - Site Director, Parmelee - rose.elklooksback@rosebudbgc.org
Beth Elk Looks Back - Site Director, Rosebud - beth.elklooksback@rosebudbgc.org
Danielle Shot With Two Arrows - Site Director, Mission - danielle.shot@rosebudbgc.org
Kaitlyn Hart - Program Coordinator
Paige McCloskey - Program Coordinator
Aaron Cordier - Program Coordinator
Veronica Reichert - Grant Management Specialist - veronica.reichert@rosebudbgc.org
Emily Barnett - Resource Development Specialist - emily.barnett@rosebudbgc.org

Volunteers

Jeffrey Borland, Certified Advisor of Philanthropy - jeff.borland@rosebudbgc.org

Justin Akin, Volunteer Director of Outreach - justin.akin@rosebudbgc.org

Board of Directors

Dion Reynolds

President

Dion Reynolds serves as Board Chairman for the Boys & Girls Club of Rosebud. He was born and raised on the Rosebud Reservation and has deep understanding of his people and what is needed for positive changes in his community. Dion spent over 18 years in the US Marine Corps where he served as Marine Drill Instructor and deployed to various parts of the world. In his travels, he developed a very open perspective on life and culture. It is his belief that all people and cultures can grow and develop by learning from one another. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Information Technology Management and an Associates Degree in General Education. He works full time for the Lac du Flambeau Business Development Corporation as the Chief Operating Officer.

Dr. Nora Antoine

Vice President


Dr. Nora Antoine is the Regional Director at Leadership for Educational Equity. Prior to taking on this role, she chaired the business department at Sinte Gleska University. Nora is a sought-after speaker in the area, presenting regularly at regional forums. Nora and her husband make their home in White River. Having lived and raised her family on the Rosebud Reservation, Nora is invested in our youth. She is passionate about our Club and improving life for the Sicangu Oyate.

Serena Harmon 

Treasurer


Serena Harmon, a member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, is manager and co-owner of Rosebud Rental, a local equipment rental business. In this capacity she uses her strong entrepreneurial skillset to serve the community, while also stimulating the local economy. She is excited and honored to be able to utilize these skills to serve the Boys & Girls Club of Rosebud. She always strives to instill a good work ethic and sense of purpose in those around her, as she believes doing good, meaningful work is paramount. When she isn’t busy with work, she enjoys the outdoors, spending time with her large circle of family and friends, running and hiking with her dog Lucky, spending time gardening , and working on her never-ending home projects.

Bo Bearshield

Secretary


Bo Bearshield serves as the prosecutor in the Rosebud Sioux Tribe children’s court. He is a graduate of the University of South Dakota School of Law. He played college football for the two time national champions at the University of Sioux Falls. Born and raised on the reservation, Bo believes in the potential of our local youth.  A few of his past volunteer opportunities include working with Special Olympics, Children’s Miracle Network Telethon, guest speaker at Rosebud Youth Fair, coaching youth football, and reading to youth.