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25th Annual Benefit Breakfast

Keynote Speaker Damon West on 05.15.25

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Dalton DeWinne

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Sabrina Grijalva

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Dennis Rucker, LCDC

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Tom York, JR, RSPS, MHPS

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Lloyd Patterson, RSPS

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Chris Howard

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Abby Martin

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Adam Cavazos, RSPS

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Bridget Maggard

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Janeshka Almaguer, M.Ed.

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Roxanne Sandoval

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Michael Davis

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Evita Morin, LMSW

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Evita Morin, LMSW, has been honored to serve Rise Recovery since 2016. Her civic and nonprofit career spans the front lines of civil service, housing, education and addiction treatment. A San Antonio native, she grew up throughout urban and rural Texas before attending undergraduate and graduate school at Columbia University in New York. Passionate about her community, she also proudly serves as a board member of Masters Leadership Program of Greater San Antonio, The Blood & Tissue Foundation and her HOA. She is the recipient of recognition by San Antonio Woman Magazine as a “San Antonio Role Model,” the SA Business Journal’s 40 Under 40, and the NASW’s Alamo Region Social Worker of the Year. She has two beautiful children and she loves camping with her family across Texas.​

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Evita Morin, LMSW

Rise Recovery Staff

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Rise Inspire Academy Principal

Bridget Maggard

Program Manager - Mobile Mental Wellness Collaborative

Janeshka Almaguer, M.Ed.

Chief Operating Officer

Roxanne Sandoval

Chief Financial Officer

Michael Davis

Chief Executive Officer & Clinical Director

Evita Morin, LMSW

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Leadership

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Y.E.S.

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Michael Davis, Rise Recovery’s Chief Financial Officer, brings over thirty years of finance experience from the healthcare and non-profit sectors, including executive and consultant roles. He is well-versed in leading all aspects of financial operations and making capital investments while utilizing extensive support from grants, donations and other fund sources, as well as aligning fiscal and operation’s management to strategic plans.

Michael, his wife and two daughters moved to San Antonio in 2010. They love to travel, when able to do so, and frequently visit family in southern California. He discovered Rise Recovery in 2016 and continues to support proudly the organization’s efforts as a member of the Rise Recovery leadership team.

Chief Financial Officer

Michael Davis

Rise Recovery Staff

Board of Directors

Rise Inspire Academy Principal

Bridget Maggard

Program Manager - Mobile Mental Wellness Collaborative

Janeshka Almaguer, M.Ed.

Chief Operating Officer

Roxanne Sandoval

Chief Financial Officer

Michael Davis

Chief Executive Officer & Clinical Director

Evita Morin, LMSW

RIA

Leadership

Youth

Y.E.S.

Young Adults

Family

Admin

Roxanne Sandoval was born and raised in San Antonio, TX. As a college student she worked part time as a youth leader with Northside Independent School District where she enjoyed making a difference in children’s lives. Roxanne has over 10 years’ experience in volunteering throughout San Antonio community organizations and non-profits. She joined the Rise Recovery family as a volunteer shortly after graduating with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Criminal Justice in 2016. Roxanne enjoys painting, listening to music, spending time with her family and playing with her sweet Yorkshire Terrier, Oliver.

Chief Operating Officer

Roxanne Sandoval

Rise Recovery Staff

Board of Directors

Rise Inspire Academy Principal

Bridget Maggard

Program Manager - Mobile Mental Wellness Collaborative

Janeshka Almaguer, M.Ed.

Chief Operating Officer

Roxanne Sandoval

Chief Financial Officer

Michael Davis

Chief Executive Officer & Clinical Director

Evita Morin, LMSW

RIA

Leadership

Youth

Y.E.S.

Young Adults

Family

Admin

Janeshka Almaguer, M.Ed., is a Del Rio Native with a passion for people. The past ten year she’s spent her time on missionary trips in Haiti, Africa, the Philippines, Panama and Mexico. She has a passion to connect, collaborate, and develop mental health programs and seeks opportunities to impact the world around her, and help others do the same. She enjoys cycling, spending time with her two Godsons, and her dog Toby. Janeshka is currently the Program Manager for Rise Recovery’s partner program, the San Antonio Mobile Mental Wellness Collaborative.

Program Director - Mobile Mental Wellness Collaborative

Janeshka Almaguer, M.Ed.

Rise Recovery Staff

Board of Directors

Rise Inspire Academy Principal

Bridget Maggard

Program Manager - Mobile Mental Wellness Collaborative

Janeshka Almaguer, M.Ed.

Chief Operating Officer

Roxanne Sandoval

Chief Financial Officer

Michael Davis

Chief Executive Officer & Clinical Director

Evita Morin, LMSW

RIA

Leadership

Youth

Y.E.S.

Young Adults

Family

Admin

Bridget Maggard is the Principal of Rise Inspire Academy. She has worked in public, private, and parochial schools for over 20 years. Her expertise includes general education, special education, and School Administration. Bridget possesses commendable organizational skills, which she uses to forge connections and establish partnerships that contribute to the success of students and families.

Bridget leverages her experience and education to strengthen the foundation of San Antonio’s first Recovery High School. She has two Master of Arts degrees—one in Elementary Education and the other in Special Education, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Through her education, academic certifications and work experience in varied settings, she has gained valuable knowledge to help shape school programs.

When not at Rise Inspire Academy, she camps at Texas State Parks, cruises on Carnival ships, and spends time with her two adult children and her father.

Rise Inspire Academy Principal

Bridget Maggard

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