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Denise Schutt brings 18+ years of HR experience to RISE as HR Manager. She is deeply committed to creating second chances and uplifting individuals impacted by incarceration and their families. Denise also supports the employees who advance this mission, fostering a values-driven workplace where staff feel equipped, supported, and empowered. She specializes in helping small, growing organizations thrive, all guided by her own lived experience.
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.
