Kathleen Voss came to Rise with an extensive employment history. She worked for nine years as a physical therapist assistant and as a middle school psychologist for 14 years before coming to Rise two years ago. What brought her to Rise, and to both of her previous jobs, was the
DSP Rosario Lorenzo named October, 2021 Champion of the Month
Rosario Lorenzo came to Rise two years ago to work as a Direct Support Professional (DSP). Before Rise, Lorenzo worked with adults with disabilities at a nonprofit organization in Illinois, as well as in a children’s group home. Since starting at Rise, she has quickly established herself as a great
Employment Consultant Samuel Monson named October, 2021 Rise Champion of the Month
Samuel Monson has gone above and beyond to support the people he works with since he began working as an employment consultant in October of 2020. Before Rise Monson worked at an Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) program in Moorhead, MN while also working part time as a case
Payroll Specialist Kari Plautz recognized as September, 2021 Rise Champion of the Month
Kari Plautz joined Rise as a Payroll Specialist in July of 2017. Previously, she had worked as an HR and Payroll Manager for a construction company, but wanted to look for something in a different industry where she could make a difference in someone’s life or even just brighten their
Rise Employment Consultant Amber Barnes named Champion of the Month for September, 2021
Amber Barnes currently works as an Employment Consultant with Rise. She previously spent 12 years working in job placement services and also has experience as a service coordinator in a supported employment program and worked part time in residential, foster care, and group homes. Amber came to Rise five years
Rise congratulates August Champion of the Month, Lynda Meland
Lynda Meland is an administrative specialist at Rise’s Lindstrom location, a position she has held for two years. Her coworkers are grateful to work with someone as helpful and kind as Lynda. “She tackles every task that is given or asked of her. She is willing to provide a helping
Rosenberg named August Rise Champion of the Month
Since joining Rise over 3 years ago, Occupational Communication Specialist Mara Rosenberg has always been a champion for the people she serves, and anyone with a disability or barrier to success. “Mara deserves this award not only because she is a top-notch employee, but because she is also a fierce
Meet February 2021 Rise Champion of the Month, Samuel Koheneh
Our second Champion of the Month for February 2021 was Samuel Koheneh, who has worked for Rise for two years as a production team lead. In that time, Samuel has shown incredible dedication in all the work that he does. His coworkers noted that he always shows up to work
Walcheski chosen as Feb. 2021 Rise Champion of the Month!
Amy Walcheski has worked for Rise as a Housing Support Specialist for the last 3 years. During that time, her coworkers attest that she has always gone above and beyond to find resources for those in need. They say that she “shows an incredible amount of resourcefulness and resiliency in
Coon Rapids Case Manager Danyelle Forbragd named July Rise Champion of the Month
Danyelle Forbragd, a Case Manager at Rise’s Coon Rapids site, has been with Rise for 4 years. After working for years in retail, Forbragd wanted to do more and was recommended to Rise by a friend. The idea of helping others daily was attractive to her and so she decided