Meet Our Team
Passionate, Knowledgeable, & Motivated
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Riseability believes that everyone can thrive within their community by identifying each person's strengths and helping them develop a plan to achieve their goals.
Marcos Molinar, MS CRC
Vocational Consultant & Owner
Catastrophic Case Management, Forensic / Vocational Expert Witness
≫ Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling
≫ Certification in Rehabilitation Counseling and Forensic Rehabilitation Counseling certificates
≫ Helps public (State of AZ) and private vocational rehabilitation clients with varying and dual diagnosis disabilities prepare for all aspects of obtaining and maintaining employment or volunteering
≫ Vocational expert in Social Security disability hearings and personal injury or medical malpractice
"Working through the biggest challenges provides the best reward, in work and life." - Marcos
Crista Procopio, MEd
Business Development Manager
≫ Bachelor degree in Business (Public Service / Public Policy), Master degree in Secondary Education, Certification in Biotechnology
≫ Current graduate student in School of Psychology
≫ Lead researcher and business development manager for Alzheimer’s disease early diagnostic essay
≫ Experience teaching in K-12 and college levels
≫ Arizona teaching certificate in English (Inclusive of SEI Endorsement)
Stacey Ball, M.A
Transition Education Specialist
Vocational Case Management
≫ Master's degree in Educational Administration, Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education (Inclusive of SEI endorsement)
≫ High School Transition and Social-Emotional Learning Specialist, adult vocational rehabilitation case management for TBI survivors
≫ Trauma Support Specialist
≫ Administrative/Principal Pre-K to 6th grade
≫ Elementary teacher Pre-K to 6th grade
≫ Current teaching and administration certificates (AZ)
All Specialists...
≫ Follow Commission on Rehabilitation Certification Code of Ethics
≫ Are HIPPA and FERPA compliant
≫ Carry Professional Liability Coverage, including Pre-ETS, and I Thrive
≫ Passed employee background checks through Central Registry
≫ Have Active Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Cards from AZ DPS
≫ Completed and up to date in Mandatory Reporting Training