ms. manager
Anita, General Manager
Anita helps manage our staff, keeps our store running smoothly and encourages our baRISEtas! When Anita isn't at work she is working with a local marching band. She is also mother to 2 adult children, one of which is on the autism spectrum.
Anita's go to order at RISE is a Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie or a Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownie!
What does she love most about working at RISE?
“I love working at RISE because of our amazing team!! ”
jack of all trades
April DeWard, Assistant Manager
April is one of the founder's children and helped open RISE in Roswell. April was interested in assisting people with disabilities from a young age, especially since two of their siblings have special needs. They are very creative and enjoy painting, thrifting, listening to true crime podcasts, and all things fashion.
April is also admin at bloom work & play, a day program for people with special needs, next door.
April's go to order at RISE is a 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!! 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 Mango Tango 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.”
farmer at heart
Rubi Marinelarena
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!”
