RISE Leadership

Recognizing our Founder
Rose H. Arthur, Th.D.

The success of the RISE program is a testament to Dr. Arthur’s vision and leadership, her lifelong love of learning, and her commitment to religion and education. Since its inception in 1996 by Rose H. Arthur, Th.D., the RISE program has grown to more than 400 members and thrives on Rivier University’s campus and online as well, to be a welcoming community of people 55 years of age and over.

2023-2024 RISE Executive Committee and Council

As stated in the bylaws, “the purpose of RISE shall be to provide a quality educational opportunity for seniors in the Greater Nashua area. It will achieve this by being a member-directed learning center where active participation and fellowship are key concepts.”

Executive Committee Officers

• Nancy Nordstrom, President
• Sue Hart, Vice President
• Delores Davis, Treasurer
• Sheila Kabat, Secretary
• Cynthia Geiger, Past President

Council Committee Chairpersons

• Curriculum | Nancy Nordstrom and Sue Hart, interim co-chairs
• Membership | Cheryl Cummings, chair and Diane Bianchetta, co-chair
• Technology Support | John Watkins, chair and Judy Brophy, co-chair
• Nominations | Cynthia Geiger, interim
• Publicity | Anne Green and Valerie Raudonis

Members-at-Large

• Carol Anderson
• Helen Brown
• Marty Guild
• Bruce Greenland
• Jan Adams
• Carol Lavigueur

RISE Coordinator | Susan Deschenes

Join a RISE Standing Committee

RISE welcomes volunteers to serve on various committees; meetings are approximately every few months. Email RISE if interested.