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Rachel Carey-McElwaney, PCC & SHRM‑SCP
HR Strategist•Executive Coach•Founder, Emerging Lotus Coaching LLC
Helping leaders and organizations grow with clarity, strategy, and intention.
About Rachel
Rachel Carey-McElwaney is a Fractional HR Strategist and PCC-credentialed Executive Coach with 20+ years of senior HR leadership experience — and the founder of Emerging Lotus Coaching, LLC.
Through LotusBridge HR, Rachel serves as a strategic HR partner to scaling organizations. She partners directly with leadership teams to build the people strategies, HR infrastructure, and performance systems that drive real business results. Whether you're navigating organizational change, building HR from scratch, or need senior-level HR expertise without the overhead of a full-time hire, Rachel brings the depth of a SHRM‑SCP practitioner with the strategic lens of a true business partner.
Through Emerging Lotus Coaching, Rachel works one-on-one with professionals and leaders ready to grow with intention. As a PCC-credentialed coach and certified ELI Master Practitioner, she helps clients align their leadership identity, navigate career transitions, and lead with clarity and purpose.
Two practices. One philosophy: Lead with intention.