Meet our
Board
Our Board of Directors meets the third Wednesday, monthly, from 12:00 - 1:00 PM via a virtual video call.​
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Elsa Borsa
Elsa Borsa is a Carrot River based Life Coach who has made helping women rise from guilt, shame, and discontent her life’s work. She lives in a cozy log house nestled in the trees with her husband, three busy children, two cats, one dog, a menagerie of cows, horses, chickens, more dogs, more cats, and a donkey!
Elsa is passionate about helping women discover and lean into the power we each hold. She believes every one of us holds immense potential to create positive change- in our lives and in others. For fun, Elsa likes a good cup of coffee, deep conversation, singing along to loud 90’s music, and lots of time alone with her busy thoughts.
She is proud to be a part of RiSE UP and is excited for the opportunity to be part of a movement where women are banding together to lift each other up. You can learn more about Elsa at www.elsaborsa.com.
Kelmeny Baerg
Kelmeny is a life coach, wife and mom and is passionate about guiding women from pain to purpose, and giving them hope during difficult transitions. Being a part of the RiSEup Community Foundation gives her another avenue to support women and provide ways for them to connect. She is looking forward to helping coordinate this years Women Building Connection.
Laura Nycholat
In 2022, Nycholat started the Rise Up Foundation because she wanted to bring her skills to rural Saskatchewan in a way that is accessible to all women. She noticed COVID changed many aspects of people’s lives. It especially affected women and affected her directly. The full motivation is to find creative ways to bring funding into the community and directly into the hands of the community. We are able to tailor our work to grant funding that are available versus spending our time trying to find grants that match our work.
Her Business Consulting skills are anchored to more than 15 years experience in various industries and includes coaching, consulting, project and change management, and human resource expertise.
You will find Laura out walking her dog, Imma-Queeny and with her kids at various events and activities at Nipawin.
Patti Propp
Patti Propp, also known as the “Haywire Farmer,” is the owner and visionary behind the Haywire Farm Festival in northeast Saskatchewan. With a passion for bringing people together, Patti has built a vibrant community event that celebrates music, arts, culture, and rural life.
Her superpower lies in community building — creating spaces where people connect in nature, support local entrepreneurs, and share in meaningful experiences. Patti is also a steward of the land, carrying on her family’s farming legacy while fostering collaboration among small farmers and homesteaders.
Through her leadership, creativity, and deep commitment to community, Patti brings invaluable experience to the RiSE Up board as we grow from a non-profit to a charitable organization.