Rise Ignites Board of Directors

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Rise Ignites was founded out of a deep belief that every young person deserves the chance to rise above challenges and step boldly into their future. Too often, youth facing trauma, setbacks, or disconnection from school and community are left without the support they need to succeed. We saw a gap — not just in education, but in hope, opportunity, and guidance.

That’s why Rise Ignites was born: to bridge that gap.

From the beginning, our mission has been clear — to provide trauma-informed support, purposeful educational reentry, and practical skill-building that prepares youth and young adults for life beyond the classroom. Through mentoring, leadership training, career readiness, and entrepreneurship, we help ignite confidence, resilience, and vision for the future.

We started Rise Ignites because we know that with the right tools, guidance, and encouragement, young people can rise to meet any challenge. Today, we stand as a community of mentors, educators, and leaders walking alongside them — empowering the next generation to not just dream of change, but to become it.

Rise Ignites exists because every young person deserves to be seen, supported, and set on fire for their future.

 Rise Ignites is committed to transforming the lives of youth and young adults through innovative, trauma-informed engagement and purposeful educational reentry. By integrating therapeutic support with practical skill-building—such as résumé development, interview coaching, and entrepreneurship training—we empower individuals to reclaim their futures, reimagine their potential, and reenter society equipped for lifelong success.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between recovery and opportunity by cultivating a generation of confident, capable, and community-minded young leaders prepared to thrive in school, career, and life.

At Rise Ignites, we measure our success by the lives we help transform. Every program, workshop, and mentoring session is designed to spark confidence, restore hope, and prepare youth and young adults for a brighter future.

• Served hundreds of youth and young adults through trauma-informed engagement and education re-entry support.
   
• Partnered with schools, community organizations, and local employers to build pathways for success.
   
• Equipped participants with job readiness skills, leadership training, and entrepreneurship opportunities.
   

• Increased school re-engagement: Students return to education or earn their GED with renewed purpose.
   
• Career preparedness: Youth leave with résumés, interview skills, and confidence to step into the workforce.
   
• Personal growth: Participants report higher levels of self-confidence, resilience, and community involvement.
   
• Leadership development: Graduates are stepping into roles as leaders, mentors, and changemakers.
   

Behind every number is a story:

• A student who once felt invisible now speaks with confidence about their goals.
   
• A young adult overcoming barrier now runs their first business venture.
   
• A teen disengaged from school is now preparing for college or a skilled trade career.
   

✨ This is the impact of Rise Ignites — real lives transformed, one spark at a time.