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Mark serves as Director of Data and Research at RISE. Previously, he was Head of Research at HTI Labs, leading research on human trafficking, domestic violence, and sexual violence. Prior to that, he worked as a Research Specialist with the State of West Virginia, supporting criminal justice responses to the opioid epidemic. He holds an M.A. in Political Science from the University of Memphis and is pursuing an M.S. in Data Science at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
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.
