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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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DARLENE HILL

Executive VP, Communications

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

Meet Darlene

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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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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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MARY KATE FRANZ

Account Director

With nearly ten years of experience in communications, Mary Kate Franz specializes in media relations, events, and strategic partnerships.

Meet Jenna

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IAN WATTS

Senior Writer

Ian Watts has more than a decade of experience in communications for businesses, nonprofits and government officials.

Meet Ian

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BRIANNA MORELAND

Associate

Brianna recently graduated summa cum laude from Texas Southern University with a concentration in Radio, Television and Film.

Meet Brianna

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JULIANNA ZITRON

Associate

Julianna joins Rise as a previous intern and recent graduate of Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism. 

Meet Julianna

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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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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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KIERA ELLIS

Vice President

Kiera is former senior advisor to the Democratic Party of Illinois Chair and press secretary for Senator Tammy Duckworth.

Meet Kiera

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MARIA AMEZQUITA

Account Director

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

 

Meet Maria

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GIANNA BENDINELLI

Director, Digital Marketing

Gianna's experience encompasses digital media, brand strategy, ​influencer marketing and graphic design.

Meet Gianna

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FAITH HOLLAND

Account Director

Faith has more than a decade of experience in storytelling, media relations and content creation. 

Meet Faith

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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

Senior 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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ILISE ANGEL

Associate

Ilise joins Rise as a previous intern and recent graduate of Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism. 

Meet Ilise

Alessandra Esquivel

ALESSANDRA ESQUIVEL

Associate

Alessandra joins Rise as a previous intern and recent graduate of Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism. 

Meet Alessandra

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