I. The Stewardship Council (Board of Directors)
THE GUARDIANS OF THE BLUEPRINT
Our Board of Directors provides the structural oversight required to ensure The RISE Way™ remains a sustainable and equity-centered framework for change.
The Board Roster:
Zaneta Schaffer, M. Ed: Founder & Executive Director.
Julia Schaffer: Co-Founder & Director of Operations.
Kayla Schaffer: Board Secretary.
Leatrice Syphax: Treasurer.
Tunisia Syphax: Board Member.
Aysha Lavandier: Board Member.
Leodas Casimir: Board Member.
II. Institutional Documentation
PROCEDURAL CLARITY.
We operate under a rigorous set of bylaws designed to maintain the highest standards of nonprofit governance in the State of Florida.
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The RISE Collective Bylaws: [Download PDF]—Establishes our 2-year staggered terms and quarterly meeting cadence.
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Articles of Incorporation: [Download PDF]—Filed December 27, 2024, to serve underserved communities.
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IRS EIN Notice (501c3): [Download PDF]—Entity No. 33-2133427.
