One of our goals for this Chapter Leader newsletter is to create a forum for chapter leaders to learn from each other and about each other. We’re calling this feature “A Rising Tide” because when one of our chapters succeeds, we all succeed – and we should share those strategies and successes with each other to lift all our boats, metaphorically speaking.  

This month, we’re featuring Mary Griesedieck, Chapter Leader of the CO, Cherry Creek – 1 chapter. Mary has been a Rise member for 10 years and has a lot of great advice on how to make meetings more engaging — including having a speaker from the featured country almost every month!  

Originally from St. Louis, Mary has spent most of her life in Colorado and loves it. She is an outdoor person and a people person! With her master’s in special education, Mary worked as a teacher. Her two granddaughters now take up much of her time.   Details

When Lindy makes a commitment, it’s long lasting. She’s been married for 57 years, lived in the same home since 1978, had a career serving nonprofits, and has been chapter leader of her Spokane, Washington chapter for 9 years. She’s passionate about women’s issues and has served on both Rise’s Grants and Partnerships Committee and is now a member of Rise’s Transformation Partnerships Committee.   Details