Our Team.
Coming together from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, our skilled team of professionals are the backbone of Rising Connections. Their ideas help shape the direction and mission of our organization as it continues to develop.
Mateen Salem
President
- Went To School For Business Management
- Came From a Family of Entrepreneurs
- Father of Two Cats
Nick Sah
Development Executive
- From Mumbai, India
- Fashion Marketing
- Film Producer
Aushlynn Timmons
Senior Executive
- From Miami, FL Graduate
Florida A&M University w/
B.S. in Public Relations
- Background in non-profit Grant/Risk management - - Hobbies: Hiking/Yoga
Joseph Noble
Senior Executive
From Alabaster, AL. Graduated
West Georgia Tech w/
AS in General Business.
Hobbies: Gym, Sports, Church
Amira Brun
Senior Executive
- From Stone Mountain GA.
- Graduated Georgia
Southern University, majored in Public Relations.
- Favorite hobbies
are writing and working out.
Heather Nuwemwesigwa
Junior Executive
- Born in Kampala, Uganda.
- Southern raised, Lover, foodie, dancer.
- Psych major.
Mike Crisafulli
Assistant Director
- Graduated from Wingate University
- Sports Management
- Loves Sports and Hiking
Lavender Clement
Senior Executive
- Went to school in England
- Business administration and accounting
- Love spending time with my cat
Danielle Dias
Senior Executive
- From Miami, Florida
-Former Basketball Student
- Hobbies: Rapper/Songwriter
Melissa Ledezma
Senior Executive
Hasina Delesline
Senior Executive
- From Atlanta, GA
- Studied English/Journalism at
Kennesaw State University
- Singer/Songwriter
Xzavier Thompson
Development Executive
- Graduated from Valdosta University
- Business Management
- Creates music on the side
Chase Garrett
Senior Executive
- Graduated from Lakewood prep
- Sports and Nutrition
- JROTC
Raymond Lester
Senior Executive
- Graduated Auburn University
- Double Major in Biology & Culinary
- D1 Defensive Back
Christopher Messiah
Senior Executive
- Graduated from Phillip O Berry
- Information Technology
- Anime, sports, critical thinking.
Jasmine Dearman
Junior Executive
- Graduated with Bachelor of Social Work from Georgia State
University
- Background in mental health and substance abuse
- Future Congresswoman and
Novice Rollerskater
Human Resources
Miriam Rodriguez
Human Resources
Isabella Cole
Human Resources