Tessa has nearly a decade of experience in nonprofit leadership, operations, and program development with a strong focus on collaborative, community-based services. She is passionate about building strengths-based programs that support youth and families in achieving stability, connection, and long-term success.
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.
