RISE Staff Recognitions

October 2023 Staff Recognitions

Please join us in congratulating the October 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 Liz Gregorek: October Staff on the Rise

“Liz is a very quick learner and exhibits and exceptional work ethic.” Please join us in congratulating Elizabeth Gregorek, Community Residence Case Manager at Hedgerow House, as the recipient of the October Staff on the Rise recognition. Julianne Thomas, Hedgerow House Program Director says, “Liz, who started at Hedgerow House in February 2023, came in… Read More

August 2023 Staff Recognitions

Please join us in congratulating the August 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 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