Risa Garrison

Risa Garrison thrives on helping students embark on life-changing journeys across the globe. As a former international student from Japan, she knows firsthand the whirlwind of emotions that come with starting fresh in a new country and loves seeing the excitement when students finally arrive on campus after months of emails. She’s energized by their stories, their ambitions and their dreams of making a mark on the world. One of her favorite things about Hesston? The way every staff member welcomes students with genuine warmth and care. Inspired by her husband’s inventive outlook on life, Garrison believes we all have a part to play in creating the change we wish to see—and she’s happy to be doing just that at Hesston.