Sarah has a Masters degree in Nonprofit Management from Worcester State College and received her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Saint Anselm College. She has worked in nonprofit organizations her entire career and has experience with grant writing, marketing, fundraising, and volunteer management. Before being named Rise Above’s first Executive Director, Sarah was the Associate Director of Development at Jumpstart, a Boston-based nonprofit. Sarah lives in Hopkinton and enjoys being outdoors hiking and skiing.

Cassie joined Rise Above in January 2024. Cassie has a Master’s degree in Nonprofit Management and a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Worcester State University. Her entire career she has worked in nonprofit organizations that focus on positive youth development and community organizing. Before Rise Above, Cassie worked as Program Director for Cultural Exchange Through Soccer (CETS) in addition to coaching soccer, being a mentor, and facilitating sexuality education programs. Cassie lives in and is from Western, MA.