RISE Staff Recognitions

Stories and testaments about RISE Housing and Support Services staff who possess an exemplary work ethic, excel on the job, are team players, and are an inspiration to others.

 

January 2025 Staff Recognition

Please join us in congratulating the January 2025 Recognition Recipients! Executive Director’s Recognition The Executive Director’s Recognition is given to individuals who’s insight, efforts, and innovation elevate their program. Please join us in congratulating the Sunshine Committee – the RISE event planning committee – as the January 2025 Executive Director’s Recognition recipients. The committee members… Read More

Congratulations to Nicole Smarro: January 2025 Staff on the Rise

Congratulations to Nicole Smarro as the recipient of the January 2025 Staff on the Rise recognition and for her promotion to the program director of the brand-new RISE Above Rehabilitation Program.   Nicole joined RISE in November 2016 as a program counselor at Hedgerow House Reintegration Program. In 2018 she was promoted to the House… Read More

Congratulations to Amy Perkins: December 2024 Staff on the Rise

Please join us in congratulating Amy Perkins as the December 2024 Staff on the Rise recipient and on her recent promotion to the Supported Housing Program Director! Amy’s leadership skills, and her unwavering commitment and kindness to the individuals she serves exemplify the qualities of a Staff on the Rise recipient. “I’m confident that Amy… Read More

December 2024 Staff Recognitions

Please join us in congratulating the December 2024 Recognition Recipients! Rise to the Occasion Recognition The Rise to the Occasion Recognition is given to individuals who see a need within the agency and go above and beyond to fill that need.           Please join us in congratulating Valarie Miller and Henry… Read More

November 2024 Staff Recognitions

Please join us in congratulating the November 2024 Recognition Recipients! Executive Director’s Recognition The Executive Director’s Recognition is given to individuals who’s insight, efforts, and innovation elevate their program. Please join us in congratulating Dawn White-Daum, Milestone Manor Program Director, and Lauren Gates, Milestone Manor, Recovery Care Coordinator, as the November Executive Director’s Recognition recipients.… Read More

Congratulations to Renee Ramsey: November 2024 Staff on the Rise

Please join us in congratulating Renee Ramsey as the November 2024 Staff on the Rise recipient and on her recent promotion to the Support Services Director! Renee’s commitment to the individuals we serve, her leadership skills, and her unwavering dedication and hard work exemplify the qualities of a Staff on the Rise recipient. Renee began… Read More

October 2024 Staff Recognitions

Please join us in congratulating the October 2024 Recognition Recipients! Executive Director’s Recognition The Executive Director’s Recognition is given to individuals who’s insight, efforts, and innovation elevate their program. Please join us in congratulating Melodie Masterson, Data and Content Manager, as the October Executive Director’s Recognition. Sybil Newell, RISE Executive Director shares, “I hear so… Read More

September 2024 Staff Recognitions

Please join us in congratulating the September 2024 Recognition Recipients! Executive Director’s Recognition The Executive Director’s Recognition is given to individuals who’s insight, efforts, and innovation elevate their program. Please join us in congratulating Jackie Knowles, Residential Director, Amy Potter, Development Director, and Stace Shinn, Property Manager as the September Executive Director’s Recognition recipients. Jackie,… Read More

August 2024 Staff Recognitions

Please join us in congratulating the August 2024 Recognition Recipients! Rise to the Occasion Recognition The Rise to the Occasion Recognition is given to individuals who see a need within the agency and go above and beyond to fill that need. Please join us in congratulating Coty Patenaude, Senior Counselor at Rain House, as the… Read More

Congratulations to Heather Ball: July 2024 Staff on Rise

Please join us in congratulating Heather Ball, the recipient of the July 2024 Staff on the Rise recognition and on her recent promotion to the Housing First Coordinator! Heather’s dedication to the clients she serves, and her willingness to go above and beyond for her team members exemplify the qualities of a Staff on the… Read More