Founder
Dr. Acacia M. Warren has served as an elementary and middle school teacher, RtI expert, GATE coordinator, district coordinator, middle school administrator, university lecturer, and university administrator in California.
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Co-Founder
Dr. Kelley T. Le is a First Gen and has served schools as a high school science educator, university lecturer, instructional coach, program designer and facilitator, and educational leader in California.
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President of RRISE UP
Dr. Erin Vines serves as the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Student Services at Antelope Valley College (AVC). He is a former high school administrator, counselor, teacher, and coach.
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Vice President of RRISE UP
Mr. John Le has served as a high school math teacher, department chair, and served in several academy leadership roles.
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Treasurer/Secretary of RRISE UP
Fawn Hutton currently manages an Electrophysiology (EP) clinic and General Cardiology clinic in downtown Sacramento for Dignity Health Medical Foundation.
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Sofia Villatoro
Historian / Social Media Manager
I’m a 2021 UCLA graduate with a major in sociology and minor in education studies. I aspire to be a future elementary school teacher and continue advocating for the rights and well beings of all scholars and fellow educators.