OUR TEAM
TARRAH COOPER WRIGHT
CEO + Founder
Tarrah strategically helps clients harness traditional and digital media for business development, reputation management and crisis communications.
DARLENE HILL
Executive VP, Communications
With more than 30 years of reporting experience, Darlene has deep expertise in media relations, content creation and storytelling.
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.
ELLEN WERNECKE
Account Director
Ellen is a social and digital strategy expert who connects organizations with their communications and builds authentic brands online.
A'LEXUS MURPHY
Associate
A'Lexus, a Northwestern grad, contributes to social media, graphic design, community engagement and media outreach.
TARA SWORDS
Chief Content Officer + Partner
Tara is an accomplished writer who helps and individuals and organizations tell the stories that matter to their stakeholders, customers and the public.
JESSICA ORTIZ
VP, Media Relations
With more than 10 years of experience, Jessica has a diversified set of skills in the public relations and marketing fields.
SABINA BOKHARI
Senior Account Director
Sabina is a communications specialist with experience crafting strategic narratives in the fields of international relationships, politics and sports.
KELLY FERGUSON
Account Supervisor
Kelly is a communications specialist with experience in PR, social media management, event production, and media buying and planning.
WORKING AT RISE STRATEGY GROUP
We set a high bar for talent where passion, engagement, innovation, and collaboration are cultural requirements. Our workplace is an engaging and dynamic, a home away from home where our employees feel appreciated, recognized and rewarded for their contributions.