RISE’s board helps determine organizational priorities, ensure RISE is led by its vision, mission, and values, and holds fiduciary responsibility. The board also works with staff to problem solve and dream up new ideas.
If you are interested in participating with RISE as a volunteer or board member, please contact us.
Becca Pearson (she/they)
BSN-RN from East Tennessee State University, 2025
ER nurse at Johnson City Medical Center
Loves working with pediatric emergency medicine and adolescent health.
Is passionate about the intersection of sex and disabiliy.
Is obsessed with her cat
Darlene Fogg (she/her)
Dr. Darlene Fogg has been practicing obstetrics and gynegology (OBGYN) in Kingsport, TN for more than 14 years. She received her B.A. from Wellesley College and her M.D. from The University of Miami School of Medicine. She completed her residency in OBGYN at Loyola University School of Medicine.
While Darlene enjoys all aspects of OBGYN, she has a special interest in adolescent medicine. she believes she has a unique opportunity to educate girls and teens about puberty, sexuality, safe relationships, contraception, and sexually transmitted diseases.