karen britton
Executive Director
Karen Britton brings to Rise and Shine a passion for serving others and creating opportunities for those she works with. With the United Way of Winston Salem, NC , Karen developed a volunteer program that worked with homeless individual and community members to create housing and teach job skills, helping people to find stability through housing and workforce development. This work brought her back to Annapolis, continuing her work in housing with the Light House Shelter and later in volunteer management at Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. That combination experience, service and her vast community connections make Karen a great addition to Rise and Shine Bakery as our first Executive Director.
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DONNA WYATT
Program Director, Counselor, LPC
Donna Wyatt, our Program Director joined our team in February 2023. Donna has an impressive and diverse background in counseling and work force programs. Her most recent position was as a counselor and supervisor where she served as counselor, mentor, supervisor and job placement coordinator for at-risk youth. Donna earned her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology. She has experience working in nonprofit organizations over the last 20 years. A native of Baltimore, Donna is passionate about investing in people, supporting career development, and fostering a collaborative atmosphere. She is a great addition to our team and we welcome her to Rise and Shine Bakery.
443-374-1239
dwyatt@riseandshinebakery.org
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Michelle Wilson
Baking Instructor
Michelle joined our team in February 2023 as our Baking Instructor. Michelle has close to 15 years in the baking industry. She has worked as a head baker, manager and trainer in several bakeries. She has experience in all aspects of baking and instruction and kitchen management. She is also an awesome baker herself. She has a degree in psychology and Applied Science in Pastry and Baking. She is a native of New York and we are delighted that she has joined our team. mwilson@riseandshinebakery.org
Production Baker : Stay tuned for our new production baker!
Pedro Del Granado
Baking Instructor
My name is Pedro Del Granado, I have been the baker’s assistant for Rise & Shine Bakery since May 2024. I am very happy and excited to be part of this wonderful organization that is growing day by day. I am a Veteran from the US Army with many years as a Human Resources Officer. I served during the wars of Afghanistan and Iraq as well as in many other countries. When I left my military career, I left with an “invisible scar” called PTSD which led me to depression, anxieties, stress that I struggled with. There was a time that I was undergoing a hardship situation and by the grace of God I saw the Rise and Shine flyer for a bakery program starting on January 25, 2024, Class 3. I signed up, got accepted and my passion for hospitality business flourished. I worked in restaurants in my younger days, and I love to cook. I gained my bakery skills, and I felt complete. I regained confidence and during the program I got a job. After I graduated, I saw an ad that Rise & Shine was looking for someone, I applied and got the job. Now, I am back in my game. The sky is the limit. Thank you Rise and Shine and God bless all the members of the organization.
Neanders Nixon
Transportation Driver
Neanders has served as our van driver, transportation coordinator and vehicle manager for well over a year. He does a great job coordinating the transportation for our clients. Each class has a new set of students and he maps out all the routes and pick up times for each student in every class. He also manages the maintenance of our 15-passenger van making sure of the safety of the vehicle.Neanders has had previous experience as a professional truck driver, ride-share driver, operations manager and forklift operator.