About us
R.I.S.E. Northwest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in August 2021, in order to support grieving children in the Inland Northwest.
Resources and services for children who have lost one or both parents are virtually non-existent in our area.
We want to change that.
Our Mission
As a nonprofit organization, we pledge to provide free services through mentoring and peer groups that will allow children to navigate life with resilience and strength after experiencing the death of a parent.
Meet the Team
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Craig Shaber
PRESIDENT
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Jay Filer
VICE PRESIDENT
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Tracy Gyllenhammer
FOUNDER | BOARD MEMBER
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Kathy Plowman, SHRM-CP
TREASURER
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Dana McCullough, MBA
SECRETARY
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Alex Hayes
BOARD MEMBER
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Vanessa Wheat
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Karly Monteith
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
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Daphne Kirkpatrick, MS, MBA
WEB DESIGNER
We are grateful to our Community Partners & Sponsors: