I founded Rise to Serve, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, because I’ve always believed that our most impactful work happens at the intersection of our passions. As a competitive travel volleyball player, an award-winning Carnegie Hall solo percussionist, and an app developer, I’ve seen firsthand the immense discipline and creativity my peers possess; yet, I’ve also noticed how rarely those talents are harnessed to solve real-world problems.

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Whether I’m coaching a free clinic, performing in benefit concerts to support global causes, building VolleyMind, a mental performance app designed to help student-athletes build resilience and focus, from scratch to a successful launch on the iOS App Store, or fundraising for global humanitarian causes through the design of awareness stickers, I am dedicated to showing that we don't have to wait for adulthood to make a difference. Today, I combine my passions for leadership, technological innovation, and humanitarian service to lead Rise to Serve to greater heights, proving that we have the tools, the talent, and the responsibility to serve right now.

Joshua is an award-winning Carnegie Hall solo percussionist, dedicated orchestra performer, and Honors Artist who believes in the universal power of music to drive social change. Joshua leverages his technical mastery to lead musical outreach initiatives and fundraising concerts for youth mental health and global humanitarian causes. His commitment to service extends from international mission work in Italy to performing for local senior centers and organizing community benefit events. Whether performing a complex concerto or coordinating a service project, Joshua is a catalyst for our mission to turn artistic passion into immediate, meaningful impact.

Planning and delivering free volleyball clinics. Coordinates gym scheduling, volunteer coaches, safety protocols, and parent communications, and tracks participant progress so sessions stay accessible and skill-building for every youth. 

Isabella Su is a Creative Strategist and Operations Lead dedicated to building sustainable community advocacy programs. She orchestrates the Monthly Meal Program end-to-end, managing everything from nutritional planning and grocery logistics to volunteer coordination and final delivery. As the lead designer of our humanitarian awareness stickers, Isabella synthesizes her artistic vision with strategic fundraising to fuel global service initiatives. A competitive Taekwondo athlete, she brings the same discipline and focus found in martial arts to her professional role as a Lead Manager. Whether she is optimizing delivery routes or launching new campaigns, Isabella ensures that every initiative is reliable, impactful, and responsive to the community's needs.