SPIRIT MEDICINE PRODUCTIONS - RISE 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Alma Russell | Board Chair
Alma is a graduate of Murray State University and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH). After five years as a safety manager for one of the country’s largest electrical contractors, Rosendin Electric, Alma went on to public service working for the City of Pasadena Water and Power Department as the Utility Safety Officer. In 2019, Alma founded The Modern Safety Institute, an OSH consulting firm, as an answer to the needs of the labor market. By nature, Alma is a curious observer, captivated by the sound and flight of birds. Most days, you can find Alma contemplating in nature, binoculars in hand.
Alma Russell
From Survival to Storytelling A Spotlight on Destiny Roman
At S.M.P. RISE, (Spirit Medicine Productions -RISE) our work is grounded in the belief that creative expression is not a luxury—it is a pathway to healing, self-worth, and lasting independence.This month, we shine a light on a remarkable individual whose journey embodies everything S.M.P. RISE stands for. Destiny Roman, our very first apprentice in writing and directing, came to us with a voice, a vision, and a story to tell.