Our Board
The RISE Board of Directors oversees organizational strategy and growth, and provides governance and a steadfast commitment to student success, guiding the RISE team as we work collectively to advance our mission.

Why Rise?RISE proves that when we give teachers and schools the right data and support, they will use it to enrich the lives of their students.
Ben Barnes
Director
Why Rise?It's a win when educators are armed with real-time data that provides meaningful intervention in a struggling student's academic trajectory.
Michael Chambers
Secretary
Why Rise?To collaborate with & learn from passionate educators, working together to change the odds for talented, deserving students across CT.
Barbara Dalio
Chair
Why Rise?Schools using data-informed decision-making tools allow for the transformational impact our children deserve.
Rebecca Good
Director
Why Rise?RISE is a catalyst for using data and committed educators to develop and share insights to open our children's worlds wider!
Rodgers Harper
Treasurer
Why Rise?RISE uses evidence-based techniques to enhance the success of our high school students - I hope to help bring this work to many more young people!
Chuck Harris
Director
Why Rise?"RISE is a cutting edge giving teachers data and research-based support."
Bob Hughes
Director
Why Rise?I want to work with a team who shares a vision of what can be and the will to bring that vision to life. RISE is that team!
Nathan Quesnel
Director
Why Rise?RISE empowers educators with proven systems and strategies to support success beyond high school for the students who need us the most.
Dianna Wentzell
Director
Why Rise?I'm passionate about transforming education spaces to empower every student, and RISE's vision aligns perfectly with creating future-ready learners.
Jenee Henry Wood
Director