FutureRise connects philanthropists, employers, practitioners, and public leaders to turn isolated efforts into coordinated action that scales what works.

Theory of Action

  • Align Capital

    We bring funders together around shared priorities and common metrics, coordinating co-investment to reduce fragmentation and increase impact.

  • Strengthen What Works

    We identify high-impact education and workforce programs and work with providers to strengthen quality, employer alignment, and outcomes.

  • Build Evidence

    We track outcomes across investments, compare performance, and surface insights that inform all stakeholders about what delivers results.

  • Scale Solutions

    We help proven models by supporting replication, informing public funding strategies, and creating the conditions for durable, system-level adoption.

Meet the Leadership Team

  • Business and higher education value

    Linda Peotter

    Board Director

  • Business and higher education credentials

    Brent Abrahm

    Board Director

  • Zack Neumeyer and workforce development

    Zack Neumeyer

    Board Director

  • Dessa Bokides

    Dessa Bokides

    Board Director

  • Alison Griffin

    Alison Griffin

    Principal Consultant

  • Scott Laband

    Scott Laband

    Founder | Senior Advisor