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Ariel Rodriguez-Williams
​Executive Director

​The most inspiring part of my job is that I get to work with our staff, board of directors, community leaders, volunteers, and donors to help amplify our mission and share our story!

When I was younger, I was pretty sure I'd be a car salesman.

The most important thing I learned in high school was that no dream is too big. Be bold and make it happen.​

(316) 207-7246
arodriguez@riseupforyouth.org

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David Gilkey
Co-Founder & Program Champion:
​Brotherhood


The most inspiring part of my job is seeing our student's lives change. 

When I was younger, I was pretty sure I'd be in the NFL.

The most important thing I learned in high school was that it gets you ready for life.​

(316) 833-3035
dgilkey@riseupforyouth.org

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Lynn Gilkey
Co-Founder & Program Champion:
​Sisterhood

The most inspiring part of my job is being in a position to make an impact in the lives of our students.

​When I was younger, I was pretty sure I'd be the person I needed when I was growing up.

The most important thing I learned in high school was to stay true to yourself and don't be a follower.​

(316) 833-3224
lgilkey@riseupforyouth.org

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Keyocsha Brown
Youth Champion:
​Sisterhood


The most inspiring part of my job is motivating our students to be the best that they can be. 

When I was younger, I was pretty sure I would be a professional singer. 

The most important thing I learned in high school was to be yourself. You don't have to fit in to be popular. 
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(316) 833-7231
kbrown@riseupforyouth.org

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Parrishon Marshall
​Administrative Assistant

​The most inspiring part of my job is seeing the effort put forth by our youth champions who do not see this as just a job or a paycheck but genuinely are invested in seeing our students succeed. 
When I was younger, I always knew I would be an Administrative Professional.

The most important thing I learned in high school was that it's okay to be different or peculiar. I never went with the crowd, but because I respected the crowd, the crowd respected me.​

(316) 202-0228​
pmarshall@riseupforyouth.org

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Sean Gates
Youth Champion:
Brotherhood


The most inspiring part of my job is seeing a change in our students.

When I was younger, I was pretty sure I'd be a winner at whatever I chose to do.

The most important thing I learned in high school was learning about myself.​

(316) 833-2253
sgates@riseupforyouth.org

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Suzannah Bowden
Community Outreach VISTA
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The most inspiring part of my job is getting to witness the impact our students make on our program champions. I love to hear testimonies of how this organization has impacted our community as a whole.

When I was younger, I was pretty sure I'd be an architect.

The most important thing I learned in high school was that it's okay to own your individuality. ​

(254) 723-3334
sbowden@riseupforyouth.org

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Vanessa Rials
Youth Champion:
​Sisterhood


The most inspiring part of my job is being able to play a part in empowering the students we serve. 

When I was younger, I was pretty sure I'd be the president of the United States of America.

The most important thing I learned in high school was to be yourself.​

(316) 833-7070
vrials@riseupforyouth.org

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