Executive Director
CurrentRISE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing businesses with the resources to innovate and grow in the resilience sector. RISE’s mission is to catalyze innovation and economic growth around creative solutions in the areas of sea-level rise, recurrent flooding and economic resilience. RISE engages and connects thought leaders, conducts challenges, and invests in the most promising solutions.Since its inception, RISE has provided over $4M in funding and support to 27 companies working in the resilience sector. These companies are developing and demonstrating their technologies in our local cities. Our 2021 Challenge has just launched and submissions are due March 15, 2021.