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Rubi Marinelarena, General Manager
Rubi works alongside the baRISEtas to help them accomplish their daily tasks and creates a great environment for workers and customers.
Rubi’s go to order at RISE is Shine Strong coffee with half and half along with a Banana Walnut Muffin.
What does she love most about working at RISE?
“I love working at RISE because of our amazing BaRISEstas!! They bring so much love and joy to my life, I am beyond grateful to them! And I just love the atmosphere at RISE, to be surrounded my people with with such big hearts!”
jack of all trades
April DeWard, Assistant Manager and Behind the Scenes
April is one of the founder's children and helped open RISE in Roswell. April was interested in assisting people with disabilities, especially since two of their siblings have special needs. They are very creative and enjoy painting, thrifting, listening to true crime podcasts, and changing their hair color and style. April is also co-owner of Flourish, a day program for friends with special needs, next door.
April's go to order at RISE is Roswell Rise coffee with almond milk and vanilla along with Veggie Egg Bites.
What do they love most about working at RISE?
“I love working at RISE because of our amazing team!! Seeing the growth of the staff at RISE over the years is truly a blessing. We get to problem solve together and teach the world how awesome the special needs community is. If you want a supportive, joy filled day, you want to be at RISE!”
smiles all around!
Katie, Team Lead
Katie is one of our rockstar Team Leads. She helps manage our staff as they learn and practice social cues and skills in a professional setting and encourages our baRISEtas to be the best they can be at every shift! When Katie isn't at work, Katie loves to read and hang out with her friends. She also has her own business cutting & styling hair for fun.
At RISE, she recommends trying the Bacon Wrapped Eggs and Butter Toffee Nitro Cold Brew (with a splash of oat milk)!
What does she love most about working at RISE?
“What I absolutely love the most about working at RISE is the ability to be expressive with individuals who represent themselves, in ways that don't make anyone shy away from their personalities. :)”
attention to detail queen
Vicki Pope, Team Lead
Vicki is a Team Lead at RISE coffee and tea. She works alongside the baRISEtas and loves to help them learn how to clean well. She is also a certified personal trainer at SHINE and certified to work with people with special needs. Check out our Special Friends Fitness Class!
Vicki’s go to order at RISE is an Iced Boulder Blues Tea with a pump of vanilla syrup and RISE Delight.
What does she love most about working at RISE?
“I love working with the baRISEtas. It fills my heart with joy. I may leave exhausted after a shift, but with a full heart and you can't beat that.”
an amazing art teacher
Ann Worthington, Team Lead
Ann is a Baker at RISE coffee and tea. She works hard to make sure we serve our customers the freshest and most delicious treats. We are so thankful to have her on our team!
Ann's favorite drink is “cawfee” with her New York accent, with cream. She also enjoys veggie egg bites, bacon wrapped eggs, and an occasional Apple Nut Muffin!
What does she love most about working at RISE?
“I love working at RISE for so many different reasons- the experience here with everyone makes me a better, more patient and loving person."