Maria Moreno-Godemann

Director of Programs
Written By McKenzie Ring

she/her/hers

With eight years of experience supporting individuals in the criminal justice system, Maria brings a profound commitment to transformative education and program development. She joined our team as a facilitator of the In-Prison Program and later leveraged her expertise in human-centered design to develop and expand RISE's evidence-informed curriculum and programs. Her focus remains on supporting her team to create holistic initiatives that address the diverse needs of our participants.

McKenzie Ring

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.

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