About Us
OUR
MISSION
Our mission is to provide Resourceful Informative Services that Educate and empower youth from single-parent households, along with their parents, as they transition from high school to institutions of higher learning. Through mentorship, guidance, educational resources, and community support, we are committed to helping families overcome barriers to higher education and inspiring students to rise beyond their circumstances toward lifelong success.
OUR
MOTTO
We believe no student should be turned away from an institution of higher learning due to financial hardship or lack of resources.
OUR
VISION
Our vision is to one day see every individual who walks through our program empowered by their own success, equipped with the confidence, knowledge, and opportunities needed to thrive in higher education and beyond.
OUR HISTORY
The RISE Foundation was established after my daughter, and I began the journey of preparing for college. After applying to and visiting several institutions across the United States, she chose to attend Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. Although I was unaware of the overwhelming financial obligations associated with attending such a prestigious institution, I could not discourage her dreams. Instead, I chose to encourage and support her pursuit of higher education.
Several weeks after moving into her dormitory, my daughter received notification from the college’s financial aid office stating that a significant portion of her tuition balance was due immediately. Despite the uncertainty and financial challenges we faced, I remained faithful and trusted that God would make a way. In time, blessings began to pour in from every direction, and what once felt impossible no longer seemed out of reach.
Although we were fortunate to overcome those obstacles, I could not stop thinking about the countless single parents facing similar struggles while trying to help their children pursue a college education. I realized that many families lacked the guidance, resources, and financial support needed to navigate the college planning process successfully.
Through those experiences, I founded The RISE Foundation, an organization committed to empowering youth from single-parent households and supporting their families throughout the transition from high school to institutions of higher learning.
Christine Tyler, President & Founder
Meet The Team
Christine Tyler
President & Founder
Christine is dedicated to empowering youth to reach their full potential. She brings over 20 years of experience working with Chicago Public Schools, where she served as a teacher’s assistant supporting diverse learners and later as a Dean of In-School Suspension, helping guide student behavior, accountability, and personal development within the school environment.
As a single parent who experienced firsthand the challenges of trying to keep her daughter in college, Christine was inspired to transform her personal struggles into a solution for others facing similar barriers.
Driven by that vision, she created The RISE Foundation to provide students with access to college opportunities, trade careers, mentorship, and essential resources. Through impactful events and youth-focused programs, she continues to open doors, uplift families, and inspire the next generation to rise above obstacles, pursue their educational and career goals, and achieve lasting success.
Latosha R. Tyler, MPH, MSW
Latosha is a global public health and humanitarian professional with over a decade of experience in refugee protection, community health, and international development. A graduate of Spelman College, she also holds master’s degrees in public health and social work from Case Western Reserve University. Latosha has worked with the U.S. government and served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ghana, supporting vulnerable populations through health education and emergency response. She is passionate about advancing health equity, cross-cultural engagement, and sustainable global impact.