the RISE team

Lynn Cole
Executive Director, RISE International
Lynn is the Executive Director of RISE International and Ex-Officio member of the Board of Directors. She first traveled to Angola with her husband Andrew in 1998 to celebrate their 25th anniversary, and was forever impacted by the experience. Andrew and Lynn led mission teams to Namibia, Zambia and Angola and co-founded the African Refugee Committee, now called RISE International. Lynn has a background in residential general construction, retail sales and management. She and Andrew are the parents of four children, who also have a deep love for the Angolan people. Since Andrew’s untimely death in 2004, Lynn remains committed and passionate, moving the work and vision of RISE forward.

Board of Directors 2026

Lynn Cole
Executive Director
RISE International

Jen Kaiser
Director, Marketing / Donor Engagement
Vice President, Client Experience, Goodway Group

Bain Rumohr
Treasurer
Managing Director, Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC

Liz Small
Director
President, Small Insights, Inc.
Teaching Assistant, Thomas Middle School

Mike Yantis
Director, Website / Digital Media
E-Commerce Director, Wilson Sporting Goods

Rachel Yantis
President
Chief Advancement Officer, Wellington School