Our Board of Directors
The Rise Initiative is strengthened by leaders who bring vision, accountability, and deep commitment to creating real pathways to work.
Board Member
“I am honored to be part of an organization that embodies compassion, opportunity, and transformation.”
Jamie Hampton
Board Member
Greg Hambrick
Board Member
Michelle Fuhrman
Chairman of the Board, Core Group Cares
CEO & Founder, Core Group Resources
Matt Fuhrman
The people behind the mission.
Behind every transformed life and thriving career is a team committed to breaking barriers, building pathways, and helping people move toward meaningful work.
Jonathan Alexander
Executive Director
Jonathan leads The Rise Initiative’s daily work of connecting people, partners, and pathways to employment. His focus is turning clarity into opportunity through practical execution, relationship-driven leadership, and a commitment to helping people move toward sustainable work.
Core Group Cares & The Rise Initiative
Rise is the active expression of Core Group Cares — creating access to direction, work, and long-term opportunity.
Partner with the people building pathways to work.
Whether you are hiring, referring, funding, or opening a door, your partnership helps create real movement for people ready to work.