COMMUNITY NAVIGATOR
Carly Fonfara is a Community Navigator at RISE with a background supporting justice-involved individuals through reentry. She formerly worked at a transitional living facility providing intensive support and advocacy for parolees facing significant challenges. Driven by a belief in second chances, Carly developed a passion and deep empathy toward guiding people on their journey to rebuild and reclaim their lives.
McKenzie Ring has over 20 years of experience helping businesses and organizations reach maximum audiences for growth. Specializing in social responsibility, digital marketing, photography, and content creation, McKenzie uses that experience to educate the public and grow a network of volunteers, donors, employers, and support for people returning to the community after incarceration.
Specializing and trained in documentary-based work, McKenzie has been an award-winning Midwest photographer and content creator for much of her professional life. She is passionate about bridging unlikely communities and building empathy through storytelling.
