Pamela Pettes is the In Prison Program Associate at NCCW at RISE. With over 17 years of lived experience, as well as several years Volunteer/Ministry experience, she specializes in supporting justice impacted women and families through the experience that many people find hard to navigate.
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.
