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
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
Story #7 – Latrice Sinclair
Latrice Sinclair’s work experience has landed her a permanent position!
Sinclair began at La Creche Early Childhood Center in Minneapolis on a work experience program arranged through Rise’s Pre-Employment Transition Services program. Rise is a participating agency in the national program, created to connect youth and people who have significant
Ronald Jansen named a June Rise Champion of the Month
Ronald Jansen currently works for Rise as a Direct Support Professional. His dedication to the people we serve has continually impressed Jansen’s coworkers since he joined Rise two years ago. “Ron always goes above and beyond while engaging with people. He is respectful of their preferences as they choose their
Meet some of our award-winning team members
Rise is proud to hire the brightest and the best people to join our team. Throughout the year, we not only nominate people for awards and honors from other local, state and national organizations, but recognize their extraordinary work through our Champions of the Month, Champions of the Mission, and
Dino Sassan, Employment Consultant, July 2020
Dino Sassan spent 25 years in the corporate and consulting world in the human resources field before coming to work as a DSP at Rise Coon Rapids, and now working as an employment consultant working with people who have mental health issues for the past year.
He says, “I was
Jeanean has interesting career as an American Red Cross phlebotomist
As always, but especially during this COVID-19 pandemic crisis that is gripping the world, blood supplies are critical to addressing medical conditions. Jeanean Chatman is proud to be a phlebotomist with the American Red Cross collecting much-needed blood and plasma during these challenging times.
A compassionate person by nature, Jeanean,
Heather has featured painting in Courage Kenny’s annual art sale
A prolific and exceptional artist, Heather Barber is a featured artist in this year’s Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute’s Art of Possibilities Art Show and Sale. She created her painting, The Rose, in Rise’s Art Speaks program with Art Therapist Stacy Gross.
In her artist’s statement, Heather says: “I have a