Jennifer Kelly

Jennifer Kelly is the founder and Executive Director of RISE2hope, a ministry rooted in restorative justice and Ignatian spirituality. A prison chaplain and accomplished musician, Jennifer began leading Ignatian retreats in Washington state prisons after training with the Jesuit Restorative Justice Initiative in California. Through music, storytelling, and spiritual accompaniment, she creates spaces of hope, healing, and dignity for those impacted by incarceration.

Upcoming Programs by Jennifer Kelly

Stories and Songs with our Kin Behind Bars

May 16, 2026

Jennifer Kelly, founder of RISE2hope and prison chaplain, will share stories and songs that bring hope, healing, and dignity to our kin behind bars. We will also hear from formerly incarcerated RISE2hope volunteers, and learn about the RISE2hope Joy Bringers music therapy program and the CONNECT trauma-healing class for prisoners in maximum-security units. RISE2hope is […]