Meet Our Team
Rissa Harris, MPA
Co-Founder & CEOAs CEO, Rissa leads with a deep commitment to empowering justice-involved individuals through the stewardship of time, resources, and abilities. She strives to build strategic partnerships with correctional institutions, community organizations, and stakeholders, ensuring BeRe Stewardship’s programs reach those who can benefit most. A visionary in business development, she continually seeks innovative avenues to expand BeRe Stewarship’s reach and enhance its offerings, fostering sustainable growth and greater impact. Above all, Rissa is dedicated to serving justice-involved individuals, championing their potential, and advocating for their successful reintegration into society.
Ethan Harris, CFHC
Co-Founder & PresidentAs BeRe Stewardship’s President, Ethan champions the organization's focus on teaching stewardship to individuals within correctional facilities. Holding a certification as a Financial Health Counselor, Ethan brings a wealth of expertise to fulfill BeRe Stewardship’s mission. This specialized knowledge directly informs the comprehensive and impactful educational materials he meticulously develops for BeRe Stewardship’s programs. His work ensures that every lesson is tailored to the unique needs of justice-involved individuals, fostering a deeper understanding of financial responsibility and sustainable habits for their future. In addition to his leadership role, he serves as BeRe Stewardship’s lead financial literacy instructor, directly teaching participants how to effectively steward their resources.
Cooper Harris, BARK
Director of Affection, Wags, and Greetings (D.A.W.G.)Cooper Harris proudly serves as BeRe Stewardship’s Director of Affection, Wags, and Greetings (D.A.W.G.), where he plays a vital role in maintaining team morale, boosting paw-sitivity, and ensuring every workday begins with enthusiasm (and occasionally a demand for treats).
In this role, Cooper works diligently behind the scenes to provide internal support through strategic tail wags, timely greetings, and consistent emotional encouragement. Whether he’s offering a comforting presence during busy workdays or reminding the team to take a moment to breathe (and scratch behind the ears), Cooper helps create an uplifting environment where the BeRe Stewardship team can stay motivated and mission-focused.
Cooper takes his responsibilities seriously because he knows the work matters. His daily dedication helps fuel the team’s energy as they serve justice-involved individuals through justice-informed financial literacy and reentry support.
When he’s not on duty, Cooper can be found conducting quality assurance on snacks, monitoring neighborhood activity, and preparing for his next morale-boosting visit.