Our Leadership Team

  Megan, the creative mind behind Breslow’s Ice Cream, brings warmth, hospitality, and a passion for community-centered experiences to RISE through a collaborative partnership between the two brands. Together, RISE and Breslow’s are creating meaningful moments of connection by offering handcrafted ice cream within the café environment. Megan’s heart for quality, creativity, and bringing people together aligns beautifully with the mission of RISE... creating spaces where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and included.

  Liz brings years of experience in operations, organization, and team support to her role as Team Lead. With a strong background in systems and process, she helps create structure and consistency in the day-to-day flow of the café. Liz’s calm presence and attention to detail help the team feel confident, supported, and set up for success.  

 Cam brings care, creativity, and a genuine love for people to her role as a Team Lead. With a background in food and beverage and a natural gift for connection, she helps create an environment where both guests and team members feel comfortable and supported. Cam values the kindness and sense of belonging that define the RISE community and works to extend that experience to everyone who walks through the door. 

  Ginny brings joy, energy, and a welcoming spirit everywhere she goes. Known for lighting up the room with her happiness and contagious smile, Ginny plays an important role in leading RISE mobile events and community experiences. From helping create memorable interactions to bringing warmth and enthusiasm to every event, she helps extend the heart of RISE beyond the walls of the café and into the community. 

  As our former General Manager, now fill in Team Lead, Casey brings years of experience in hospitality, operations, and leadership to assist our team with clarity and care. She has a strong background in managing complex schedules, people, and details, all while keeping the environment welcoming and steady. Casey’s thoughtful leadership helps both the team and our guests feel supported from the moment they walk in.

 April has been part of RISE since the very beginning, helping shape its voice, presence, and connection to the community. In her role, she leads marketing and social media while also guiding vocational rotations in partnership with bloom work & play. April brings creativity, consistency, and heart to everything she does, helping others grow while sharing the mission of RISE with the community. 

 Nicole founded RISE coffee & tea, SHINE health & wellness, and bloom work & play with a shared vision of creating spaces where people of all abilities can grow, belong, and contribute. Inspired by her daughter, Bekah, Nicole set out to build environments that value dignity, purpose, and real-life skill development. Together, these organizations work in partnership to support individuals through wellness, vocational learning, and inclusive community.