Bringing communities and organizations to life using design and storytelling, since 2013.

Meet Rachel Krause, Owner and Founder

Hello! My name is Rachel. I'm passionate about anchoring and building community through storytelling.

My love for stories led me to receive my education in magazine journalism from the esteemed University of Missouri School of Journalism. Since then, I have worked for a variety of community-minded organizations, small businesses, large corporations, public agencies, and news outlets in a variety of design and communications roles. I spent years working for active transportation advocacy organizations before launching Banjo Creative. My design work has been recognized by Nonprofit Connect and was named “Best In-House Designer” out of all Kansas City non-profit organizations in 2014.

I love bringing communities and organizations to life using storytelling. From an initial meeting to presenting the final product, I love seeing people get excited about their work and be reminded of why it is they do what they do. Sparking change isn't easy, but with the right tools, we can work together to foster an equitable community and inclusive future we believe in. 

In addition to my consulting business, I am currently the Program Coordinator for the WAY TO GO program at the Mid-America Regional Council where I manage content strategy and implementation, as well as program direction and management.

Testimonials

“Rachel is an incredibly talented multi-threat. She does amazing work in graphic design, communications, and event planning. Rachel was a key leader in our Tour de Bier fundraising ride, and in the conceptualization and planning of the first KC Women’s Bike Summit. She is a hard worker with deep talent and a passion for her work. ”
— Eric Rogers, Executive Director of BikeWalkKC
“We love working with Banjo Creative. Rachel is strategic and makes it extremely easy to collaborate. She’s helped us deliver incredible content marketing results and we’re lucky to call her a partner. ”
— Ellen Jantsch, Founder and Growth Marketer at Tuff
“Rachel is prompt, talented and easy to work with. Her designs are very eye-catching and effective. I’d work with her again in a heartbeat.”
— Emily Allen, Owner of Kansas City Walking Tours

Who I've worked with

  • Vision Zero Network

  • BikeWalkKC

  • Atlanta Bicycle Coalition

  • Georgia Bikes

  • Healthy Communities Wyandotte

  • Public Health Department of Wyandotte County

  • Dotte Agency

  • Community Health Council

  • True/False Film Fest

  • Missouri Folk Arts Program

  • Local Motion

  • California Bicycle Coalition

  • Carney Sandoe & Associates

  • Tuff

  • Black & Veatch

  • Hoxie Collective

  • Columinate

  • The Pitch

  • Boise Weekly