RISE Staff Recognitions

Congratulations Brooke Ackerknecht: August 2023 Staff on the Rise

Please join us in congratulating Brooke Ackerknecht, Senior Youth Care Manger, as the recipient of the August Staff on the Rise recognition and for receiving her Master of Science in Forensic Psychology with Distinction in May of this year. Brooke, who previously worked in Youth Care Management in 2021, returned to RISE in February 2022… Read More

Advocacy and Outreach Intern: Audrey Rudd

My experiences at RISE have allowed me to see what success looks like from various perspectives. RISE Housing and Support Services offers an internship program for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in social work, social science, human services, or psychology. The internship program offers students clinical and administrative rotations for a macro and micro view… Read More

July 2023 Staff Recognitions

Please join us in congratulating the July 2023 Recognition Recipients! Executive Director’s Recognition The Executive Director’s Recognition is given to individuals who’s insight, efforts, and innovation elevate their program. Congratulations to Ashley Field, Accounting Manager, as the July Executive Directors Recognition recipient. Ashley Field is receiving the Executive Director’s recognition this month for going above… Read More

June 2023 Staff Recognitions

Please join us in congratulating the June 2023 Recognition Recipients! Rise to the Extra Mile Recognition The Rise to the Extra Mile Recognition is given to highly motivated individuals who go that extra mile in their job. Rise to the Extra Mile honorees get to park in a designated parking space at the RISE administration… Read More

Congratulations to Hannah Abare: June 2023 Staff on the Rise

“Hannah has the dedication, empathy, and compassion for the individuals we serve and the work we do.” Congratulations to Hannah Abare, the recipient of the June Staff on the Rise recognition, on her recent promotion to the Edgewood Treatment Apartments Program Supervisor. Hannah started as a relief counselor at Edgewood House Community Residence in October… Read More

May 2023 Staff Recognition

Please join us in congratulating the May 2023 Recognition Recipients! Rise to the Extra Mile Recognition The Rise to the Extra Mile Recognition is given to highly motivated individuals who go that extra mile in their job. Rise to the Extra Mile honorees get to park in a designated parking space at the RISE administration… Read More

Congratulations to Nicole Smarro: May 2023 Staff on the Rise

“Nicole is always willing to go the extra mile. She is very accommodating, and willing to do anything to help.” Congratulations to Nicole Smarro, recipient of the May Staff on the Rise recognition. Nicole was recognized as the very first Staff on the Rise in February 2021. Since then, she has continued to grow and… Read More

Congratulations to Daisy Flores: the April 2023  Staff on the Rise

Congratulations to Daisy Flores, Residential Counselor, as the recipient of the April Staff on the Rise recognition. Daisy began working at RISE in November 2021 as a Residential Counselor at Edgewood House and has recently made the transition along with most of the Edgewood House Staff to the new PSAP Treatment Apartments programs at Dominic… Read More

April 2023 Staff Recognition

Please join us in congratulating the April Recognition Recipients! Rise to the Extra Mile Recognition The Rise to the Extra Mile Recognition is given to highly motivated individuals who go that extra mile in their job. Rise to the Extra Mile honorees get to park in a designated parking space at the RISE administration office.… Read More

March 2023 Staff Recognitions

Please join us in congratulating the March Recognition Recipients! Rise to the Extra Mile Recognition The Rise to the Extra Mile Recognition is given to highly motivated individuals who go that extra mile in their job. Rise to the Extra Mile honorees get to park in a designated parking space at the RISE administration office.… Read More