Our Story
Building More Than Housing
Smoak Elevate Solutions was founded with a singular vision: to transform underutilized properties into thriving communities where working families and striving individuals can build brighter futures.
We believe that everyone deserves access to safe, quality, affordable housing. Our approach combines thoughtful development, dedicated property management, and deep community engagement to create lasting impact.
From our first project to our growing portfolio, we remain committed to elevating neighborhoods, fostering sustainable living, and empowering the communities we serve.
Principal Managing Members
The Smoaks
Not your average start-up partnership. Each Smoak brings her own credentials in education, profession, business, and community relationships — united by a shared compassion for resilience recovery and housing transformation.
Rachanee Smoak
Founder & CEO
A retired Melbourne Police Officer and Trainer, former Adjunct Professor at New Mexico State University, and former Educator with Brevard Public Schools. Currently a Claims Examiner at Sedgwick Claims Management Services. Rachanee's dynamic expertise spans public safety, regulatory compliance, and community impact — a remarkable journey from the streets of Liberty City in Miami, FL.
Mildred Smoak
Co-Founder & COO
A seasoned HR executive who has developed and revamped HR departments for multiple organizations, managing budgets up to five million dollars. Her expertise covers payroll management, benefits administration, career development, and executive leadership coaching. Currently a Claims Examiner at Sedgwick Claims Management Services. A South Bronx, NYC native who has built a legacy of operational excellence and people-centered leadership.
Our Holistic Framework
SES, LLC provides supportive housing with essential resources including recovery life and career coaching, mental health support, and job assistance to help individuals stabilize their lives. A dignity-driven framework that treats individuals and families as vessels for great change in their own residential communities.
Core Values
The Values We Live By
Legacy
We strive to build up clients, partnerships, and growing communities with the intention to have a wellfulness impact from day one and influence long-term inheritance. Our efforts are guided by the belief that success should extend beyond today.
Integrity
We believe in doing the right thing with honesty, transparency, and ethical responsibility when no one is watching. We take ownership of our actions and commitments.
Versatility
We embrace the capability to adapt, shift roles, and stay effective across different situations. At its heart, it's about actively listening, learning, and responding effectively when circumstances change — with confidence rather than hesitation.
Elevative
Our growth mindset: we push upward, think bigger, and create environments where everyone can rise and feel uplifted through intention, optimism, and excellence. We strive to leave people better than how we found them.
“By living these values, we elevate our work, our relationships, and our futures together.”
The Smoaks
Our Partners & Affiliates
Trusted Partners
