Rachel Lappin Scheinman brings a unique blend of experience spanning high-growth startups and Fortune 200 companies. Most recently, she held Human Resources (HR) leadership roles at Altria, following her tenure as Chief Human Resources Officer at NJOY LLC and as Head of People and General Counsel for several portfolio companies of Parvus Rex Capital, LLC. Rachel began her career practicing employment and administrative law in New York City, representing both plaintiffs and defendants.

Throughout her career, Rachel has led organizations through transformative growth and change, including major acquisitions, evolving HR shared services, and the implementation of enterprise-wide talent strategies. With a foundation in law and a business-first, action-oriented approach, she brings a valuable perspective to X-energy. Rachel is passionate about positioning HR as a strategic driver of business success.

She holds a Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Rachel is licensed to practice law in New York, Michigan, and New Jersey (currently inactive).