Our Team
Our Team is not limited to the leadership team but is an entire community.
Our Leadership Team
You likely know a bit about us and our mission, Rio’s Rainbow’s efforts are being driven forward by our leadership team below alongside countless individuals and Rainbow Warriors not listed individually. We are a driven community of rockstars all moving forward together with the common mindset and goal of bringing awareness and change to our school districts to
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Nicole Ball | Co-Founder & Chairperson
Nicole Ball is Rio Allred’s mom and co-founder of Rio’s Rainbow in honor of her daughter. Nicole is a mother of two and has a burning desire to drive forward change in response to suicide prevention, bullying & inclusion at each level of public education. She aims to address these challenges moving forward on both a local and national scale through community involvement and efforts in education and legislation.
Aaron Ball | Co-Founder &
President
Aaron Ball is Rio Allred’s bonus dad and co-founder of Rio’s Rainbow in honor of his daughter, alongside his wife Nicole. Aaron is a father of four and fiercely impassioned to raise awareness and enact change in schools to address bullying, suicide prevention & inclusion. He is an Olweus coach and driven to enact change in his local community – expanding outward as quickly as possible to impact current generations. Aaron is focused on ensuring that all children can attend school without fear.
Jessi Yost | Chairperson & Secretary
Jessi Yost was born & raised in Elkhart, Indiana. Jessi is a mother of four with children in the Elkhart County School System & is an Olweus coach. She has close ties to bringing awareness to and educating others about suicide prevention and the impact of bullying. She is easy to be a part of transforming how communities come together to save lives.
Rachel is a dedicated child safety advocate, human rights activist, community organizer, and systems-change leader committed to protecting the well-being of children and families across Indiana. She holds a Master’s Degree in Forensic Psychology and a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, bringing both professional expertise and lived experience to her advocacy and community leadership efforts.
Rachel serves as Board Vice President of Rio’s Rainbow and is a lead advocate and organizer for the Parent Coalition for Child Safety & Wellness and the Speak Our Truth Project, as well as a leading voice in the Indiana Child Safety Campaign. Her work focuses on elevating lived experiences, addressing systemic inequities, and advancing community-driven solutions that prioritize child safety, human rights, transparency, accountability, and long-term well-being. Her advocacy is grounded in the belief that lasting change comes through collective healing, addressing root causes, and centering those most impacted in the solutions.
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