Our Team

Ashley Thomas

President & Co-Founder

               ashleythomas@letsrisescholars.org

Alicia Thomas

Vice President & Co-Founder

              aliciathomas@letsrisescholars.org

Board of Directors

Donas Montgomery

Board Member

Donas Montgomery’s passion has always been to help people, especially youths, succeed in reaching their goals. For more than 10 years, she had the pleasure of overseeing several educational programs that allowed her to share this passion with our growing youths. She has connected with some incredible individuals, maintained a great relationship with them and watched them grow and succeed.  This is her continued goal as a member of the R.I.S.E. Scholars Inc. organization.
 
Rodney DuBose

Board Member

Rodney DuBose has been an educator for 20 years, having served in both public and private schools in Duval and Clay counties. He currently serves as the Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at North Florida Educational Institute.

Shani Suber

Board Member

Shani Suber has served in the field of education for over 20 years in various roles as a K12 teacher, college adjunct, English faculty, and administrator. Currently, she serves as a Dean of E-learning focusing on course design and effective teaching practices. She was elected to represent 2-year institutions across the U.S. as part of an advisory committee for online learning through advocacy for accessibility, equity, and quality.