About Rising Phoenix Workplace Wellness

Our Mission

At Rising Phoenix Workforce Wellnesss Accreditation, we're dedicated to supporting organizations in prioritizing staff wellness, preventing burnout, and creating human-centered cultures where people thrive.

We believe that when organizations invest in the well-being of their people, everyone benefits. Employees feel valued, teams perform better, and businesses achieve sustainable success.

Our Vision

A world where workplaces are more than just places to work, they are places to heal, grow, and thrive.
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Our vision extends beyond individual organizations to creating a movement where emotional wellness in the workplace becomes the standard, not the exception.

The ripple effects of this transformation include improved staff retention, enhanced performance, reduced healthcare costs, and ultimately, more sustainable and profitable organizations.

Meet the Founder

Ryan Young

Founder of Workforce Wellness Accreditation

The Story Behind Workforce Wellness

I'm Ryan Young — founder of Rising Phoenix - Workforce Wellness Accreditation.

Since 2013, I've worked in the mental health and addiction recovery field as a clinical director, program developer, and organizational consultant. I've helped clinical and non-clinical mental health teams and owned teams through the rigorous demands of care delivery and worked alongside leadership to improve both client outcomes and staff well-being.

As a Clinical Director and Strategic Consultant for residential addiction treatment programs, I've overseen clinical operations, developed evidence-based programming, and supported staff through real-time debriefing, supervision, and consultation for over 6 years. My focus has been the same: creating environments where both clients and caregivers feel safe, valued, and supported.

That experience inspired me to create Workforce Wellness Accreditation – a program that complements existing accreditations by supporting professionals who focus on campus culture, mental health, and organizational culture. Healthy teams don't just feel better – they perform better, stay longer, and deliver more meaningful care.

I bring to this work a deep respect for the courage it takes to lead and serve in this field, along with the credibility and expertise to help you align your mission, your culture, and your practices with the needs of your greatest asset: your people. My mission is to help heal this space at scale, one workplace at a time. If you're ready to take that next step, I'd be honored to walk with you.
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Find Ryan on Linkedin : Ryan Young

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Shannon Young

Founding Investor

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Shannon is a dedicated Executive Assistant with a strong background in administrative leadership, client experience, and organizational operations. Currently supporting the CEO of a heart-centered wellness accreditation company, she brings a compassionate, detail-oriented, and proactive approach to executive support, ensuring alignment between purpose-driven leadership and seamless business operations.

With over a decade of experience across corporate and educational sectors, Shannon has held key roles in customer success, administrative coordination, and regional support. Her expertise spans calendar and project management, internal communications, event coordination, and the streamlining of operational systems to enhance executive efficiency. Known for her calm presence and intuitive support style, she thrives in mission-driven environments where relationships, integrity, and impact matter.

Shannon combines strategic thinking with heart-led service, making her an invaluable partner to leadership teams and a trusted resource across all levels of an organization.

Find Ryan on Linkedin : Shannon Young