Kristine has been involved with Rising Sun since 2018, when she joined the Climate Careers program and served various roles, including Outreach Associate, Summer Program Manager, and Site Program Manager. Starting on the program side gave her firsthand experience with Rising Sun’s work and motivated her to transition…

From May 1974 to May 1977, Gregory’s Army classifications were 51B20 and 51B40—the designation for a carpenter. He continued working as a union carpenter after his time in the army and would contribute to special projects on the side; in the ‘90s, for instance, he helped his church…

What is it about Rising Sun’s mission and vision that resonates with you? I’m drawn to Rising Sun’s mission and vision as showcased on the website, which clearly conveys the organization’s hunger and ambition to make a sustainable positive impact on the individuals and communities of the Bay…

What is it about Rising Sun’s mission and vision that resonates with you? I appreciate Rising Sun’s dual commitment to advancing economic equity and addressing climate change in the communities most impacted by it. I love that Rising Sun equips youth and adults with the tools and skills…

What is it about Rising Sun’s mission and vision that resonates with you? What resonates the most about Rising Sun’s mission and vision is their dedication to empowering the community. By providing great resources such as Climate Careers and Opportunity Build, Rising Sun is able to set a…

After graduating from San Diego State University with a degree in sustainability during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, Abbie spent time finding her footing across industries—from water quality labs, to farms, to the viticulture industry. She narrowed her focus while obtaining her Master of Science degree in…

Rising Sun has been part of Diana’s professional life since 2017, when she worked as an Energy Specialist for the Climate Careers program. She went on to hold various seasonal positions in Climate Careers while attending UCLA, where she received a B.A. in political science. Before starting her…

What is it about Rising Sun’s mission and vision that resonates with you? Rising Sun’s work is ever-evolving and narrows focus on where attention is needed most. Environmental justice is a core value that shines through in our workforce development programs. I love Rising Sun’s ability to fight…

After over a decade of fundraising in New York, Kelsey was ready for a change of pace and scenery, and discovered Rising Sun when moving out to the Bay Area. She had experience securing revenue to fund workforce development programs and social enterprises and was excited to bring…

What is it about Rising Sun’s mission and vision that resonates with you? In a word, everything. Personally and professionally, I have experienced countless opportunities to build my resilience and to witness the immense capacity to solve problems or better a situation when approaching life perpetually open to learning, committed…