Rachelle Clingo Walker Smithfield is not just a collection of accomplishments, but a testament to living with intention, resilience, and a commitment to community that resonates far beyond her hometown.
SMITHFIELD, UT / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2025 / In an age dominated by digital headlines and fleeting social media trends, it's rare to find a story that quietly but powerfully uplifts. Rachelle Clingo Walker Smithfield - known to those closest to her as "Rae" - is one of those rare stories. Her life is not just a collection of accomplishments, but a testament to living with intention, resilience, and a commitment to community that resonates far beyond her hometown.
In a time when the world craves authenticity and deeper human connection, Rae's story reminds us what it truly means to live with purpose.
A Life Anchored in Purpose
Born and raised in Cedar Hills, Utah, Rae brings her signature warmth and energy into everything she touches. Now living in Smithfield, Utah, with her husband Trevor and their four energetic boys-Luke, Clark, Taylor, and Jack-Rae has built a life anchored not in titles, but in values. And those values-service, creativity, and integrity-show up in every chapter of her life.
Professionally, Rae works as a full-time bookkeeper at Kirby Creative Accounting, managing finances for the corporate office of Joe Homebuyer. Her knack for precision and her love of numbers give her a quiet yet powerful role in keeping businesses running smoothly. But Rae is not someone easily boxed into a single definition. Alongside her day job, she also exercises her creative muscles through freelance UX design, having earned her Google UX Design Certificate in 2023.
"I believe in showing up as your full self," Rae says. "You can be good with numbers and still love storytelling. You can run a spreadsheet by day and direct a musical by night. Life is richer when you bring all of who you are to it."
The Heart of a Community Builder
Perhaps Rae's most striking characteristic is her unrelenting drive to give back. In 2014, she founded a youth athletic club in South Jordan, a grassroots effort that grew to serve more than 800 kids. What began as a simple desire to create a positive, inclusive space for young athletes quickly became a staple of the local community. Though Rae eventually handed over leadership, her fingerprints remain on the lives of hundreds of children and families.
Rae's commitment to community doesn't stop there. She has devoted over 500 volunteer hours to the Family Support Center and Utah's Domestic Violence Coalition, working to protect vulnerable families and offer hope where it's needed most. These aren't just numbers-each hour represents a moment Rae chose to stand up for someone who needed it.
"True service isn't always loud," she notes. "Sometimes it's just showing up-consistently, quietly, and with your whole heart."
The Power of Performance and Storytelling
Creativity has always been woven into Rae's life. Her background in musical theatre includes standout experiences-like being a background dancer in the original High School Musical, starring in Footloose with the Redondo Beach Theatre Company in 2006, and being offered a spot in the touring cast of Wicked, an opportunity she turned down to prioritize love and family.
In 2011, Rae was honored as Best New Choreographer in Salt Lake City for her work on Aida, a moment that affirmed her gift for storytelling through movement and stage direction.
Today, she channels that passion into her local community as the director of the annual school musical at Sunrise Elementary, helping children unlock their voices and confidence. "There's something magical about watching a kid who's been shy all year light up on stage," Rae reflects. "It's not just about the performance-it's about helping them discover who they are."
Balancing Family, Creativity, and Career
Juggling multiple roles is something Rae does with grace. Between being a mother to four active boys, managing finances at work, and volunteering in the community, it might seem like her plate is full. And it is. But Rae thrives in this fullness.
Whether it's cheering on the sidelines at her sons' soccer games, guiding a team through a budget review, or planting flowers in her backyard garden-her "secret retreat"-Rae is present. Not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually present. And in that presence, she finds meaning.
Her family, especially her husband Trevor-a dedicated software developer and youth soccer coach-plays an essential role in her journey. Together, they've created a home that values connection, laughter, and constant growth. Their sons are growing up in an environment where hard work, kindness, and creativity are not only encouraged but modeled every day.
A Quiet Force for Good
Rae doesn't seek recognition. She doesn't need applause or headlines. Her reward is in the smiles of children she coaches, the lives she's helped stabilize through volunteer work, and the sense of joy she feels helping a young actor hit their mark on stage.
And yet, in her quiet way, she is shaping the very fabric of her community. She is what leadership looks like when it's grounded in humility. What creativity looks like when it's driven by heart. What service looks like when it's consistent and personal.
In a world often obsessed with status, Rae reminds us of a simpler, more powerful kind of legacy-the kind built on purpose, on impact, on people.
Looking Ahead
What's next for Rachelle Clingo Walker Smithfield? If you ask her, she's simply "staying open to where she's needed most." That might mean new UX design projects, continued work in local schools, or even launching another community program down the road.
What's certain is that Rae will keep showing up-with purpose, with creativity, and with her signature smile. She will keep lifting others up while staying grounded in what matters most: faith, family, and service.
As communities across Utah-and beyond-look to the future, they would do well to follow Rae's lead. Not everyone can be famous. But everyone can be purposeful. Everyone can give back. Everyone can build something bigger than themselves.
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Rachelle Clingo Walker Smithfield is a Utah native, community leader, mother of four, and creative professional dedicated to building a better world through service, storytelling, and sincere human connection. She currently resides in Smithfield, UT, with her husband Trevor and their family.
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