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Our Team.

We're a hard-working team of experienced professionals in public relations and communications, dedicated to elevating your message.

Our Team

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TARRAH COOPER WRIGHT

CEO + Founder

Tarrah strategically helps clients harness traditional and digital media for business development, reputation management and crisis communications. 

Meet Tarrah

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JESSICA ORTIZ

Executive Vice President

With more than 10 years of experience, Jessica has a diversified set of skills in the public relations and marketing fields.

Meet Jessica

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ALEX COMISAR

Executive VP, West Coast Lead

Alex, a media relations and crisis comms expert​, previously served as comms director to Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti for six years.

Meet Alex

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DANIELLE JONES, CMP

VP, Events

Danielle is an event design and production pro who is known for creation modern, magical and one-of-a-kind event experiences.

Meet Danielle

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ANNA BOISSEAU

Director, Content

Anna is an award-winning writer with experience crafting compelling narratives for nonprofits, government entities, businesses and media outlets.

Meet Anna

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MARIA AMEZQUITA

Senior Account Manager

Maria joins rise with experience in account management, social media, and English and Spanish-language media relations.

 

Meet Maria

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SHANNON MCGUIRE

Chief of Staff

Shannon comes to Rise with nearly 10 years of administrative experience in industries including entertainment, hospitality, consulting and PR.

Meet Shannon

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TARA SWORDS

Chief Content Officer + Partner

Tara is an accomplished writer who helps individuals and organizations tell the stories that matter to their stakeholders, customers and the public.

 

Meet Tara

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DARLENE HILL

Executive VP, Communications

With more than 30 years of reporting experience, Darlene has deep expertise in media relations, content creation and storytelling.

Meet Darlene

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JESSICA TCHOLAKOV

Vice President

Jessica has more than a decade of integrated public relations experience and a knack for strategic thinking about client solutions.

Meet Jessica

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DANIELLA DIMARTINO

Account Director

Daniella is an award-winning professional with more than 10 years of experience in public relations, marketing and social media. 

Meet Daniella

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COLE KORETOS

Senior Account Manager

Cole joins Rise with integrated public relations agency experience and a knack for securing meaningful press coverage for clients.

Meet Cole

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CLAIRE DEROSA

Senior Digital Marketing Manager

Claire helps clients communicate complex ideas in crisp, compelling visuals for both digital and print media.

Meet Claire

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JENNA PIEHL

Digital Marketing Associate

Jenna is a senior at Northwestern University studying journalism and legal studies at the Medill School of Journalism. 

Meet Jenna

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