Shannon Powell

Director of Policy and Partnership, Civic Infrastructure Adoption

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. shannon powell powells@strivetogether.org Director of Policy and Partnerships, Civic Infrastructure Adoption As director of policy and partnerships, civic infrastructure adoption, Shannon Powell is responsible for creating, leading and executing strategies to leverage local public sector contributions in support of partnership…

Deidre Hazelbaker

Director of Digital Marketing

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. deidre hazelbaker hazelbakerd@strivetogether.org Director of Digital Marketing Deidre Hazelbaker is director of digital marketing at StriveTogether. In this role, she is responsible for developing and executing data-driven content marketing strategy across digital platforms. Deidre is from middle-of-nowhere, Ohio. At age…

Brittany Brunner

Specialist, Training Hub

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. brittany brunner brunnerb@strivetogether.org Specialist, Training Hub Brittany Brunner is training hub specialist at StriveTogether. In this role, Brittany provides project coordination and administrative support to execute training hub initiatives. Brittany is an accomplished administrative professional and advocate for social change.…

Kiki Rosado

Graphic Designer

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. kiki rosado rosadok@strivetogether.org Graphic Designer As graphic designer, Kiki Rosado designs and produces content that helps StriveTogether share stories and information in innovative ways. Kiki Rosado was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. They attended Miami International University…

Technology Specialist

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. darnell mcghee mcgheed@strivetogether.org technology specialist As technology specialist, Darnell supports StriveTogether’s digital transformation strategy.  Darnell has over 10 years of experience in the information technology field. Prior to joining the StriveTogether team he spent five years as a desktop support…

Director, Training Hub

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. rosa inés méndez mendezr@strivetogether.org Director, Training Hub As Director of the Training Hub at StriveTogether, Rosa develops and trains leaders in communities. Rosa Inés Méndez is a first-generation Black Dominican American born and raised in Chicago. She attended the University…

Communication Specialist

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. mallory rosario rosariom@strivetogether.org Communication Specialist Mallory Rosario is communication specialist at StriveTogether. In this role, she implements communications and marketing efforts to support strategic priorities and build brand loyalty and recognition. With experience in both non-profit communications and higher education…

Tashonna Douglas

Project Manager of Coaching

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. tashonna douglas douglast@strivetogether.org Project Manager of Coaching Tashonna Douglas is project manager of coaching at StriveTogether. In her role, she manages the coaching program’s internal and external resources, supports the development of the Black, Indigenous, Latine, Asian, Multi-Racial Collaborative offering,…

Director, Assessment and Evaluation

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. karen alicia quinteros quinterosk@strivetogether.org Director, Assessment and Evaluation Karen Alicia Quinteros is director of assessment and evaluation at StriveTogether. A Chicago native, Karen has worked with youth and their families in various capacities in her hometown, including at Chicago Scholars,…

Manager of Network Events

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. candice tindell tindellc@strivetogether.org Manager of Network Events Candice Tindell is manager of network events at StriveTogether. Before starting at StriveTogether, Candice spent five years as the training and outreach manager at Resilience, where she handled both short- and long-term project…

Director of Marketing and Communication

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. elizabeth Male malee@strivetogether.org Director of Marketing and Communication Elizabeth Male is director of marketing and communication at StriveTogether. In this role, she leads efforts to share the impact of the Cradle to Career Network, build awareness and move supporters to…

Executive Assistant to the COO

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. Rachel Holley flynn flynnr@strivetogether.org Executive Assistant to the COO Rachel Holley Flynn is the executive assistant to the COO at StriveTogether. In this role, she serves as the primary point of contact to the office of the Chief Operating Officer.…