Roger Vandenboogaard

Roger, a graduate of Calvin University, embarked on his journey with Rise Up Board in 2023, driven by a deep-seated desire to contribute to the organization’s enduring legacy of service.

Joining the board with a clear vision, Roger aspires to uphold and further the organization’s remarkable more than 50-year legacy of supporting individuals with neurodiversity, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. His dedication to this cause stems from a belief in the inherent worth and potential of every individual, a belief that drives him to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those served by Rise Up.

Roger finds joy in exploring new destinations through travel, cherishing precious moments with his family, and indulging in the culinary arts through his passion for cooking.