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StriveTogether Team

Our team of talented, dedicated professionals comes from diverse backgrounds, including education, policy, nonprofits and journalism. We share a commitment to the success of every child, cradle to career.

Administrative Coordinator

Senior Manager of Finance and Administration

Senior Director of Marketing and Communication

Vice President of External Affairs

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Kevin D. Sansberry II

Vice President of People, Values and Culture

Zhongfang ‘Fang’ Zheng

The Ballmer Group

Manager of Coaching and Programs

Ritika Sharma Kurup

Senior Director of Learning and Activation

Communication Specialist

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President and CEO

Vice President of Programs

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Bridget Jancarz

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Parvathi ‘Parv’ Santhosh-Kumar

Senior Director of Impact

Dr. Russell Booker

Spartanburg County School District Seven

Vice President of Finance and Administration

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Director of Collaborative Improvement

Senior Manager of Coaching

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Colleen Maleski

Director of Network Advancement

Senior Manager of Network Advancement

Director of Communication

Senior Manager of Assessment and Evaluation

Executive Assistant to the CEO and Manager of Special Projects

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Nancy L. Zimpher

State University of New York

Accounting Specialist

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Milwaukee Succeeds

Philanthropic Advisor

Tanisha Pleasant

Director of Accelerator Fund Programs

The Annie E. Casey Foundation

Student Success Network

Senior Manager of Human Resources

Christian Motley

Senior Manager of Policy and Partnerships

Senior Manager of Network Events

Alexandra Canalos-Castillo

Director of Coaching

Cheryl Broadnax

Senior Director of District Improvement

Director of Network Growth

Quinnetta Miller

Senior Manager of Coaching