Network Advisor

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. josh pollack Network Advisor Josh Pollack is a Network Advisor at StriveTogether, where he supports cradle-to-career partnerships working to transform systems and put more young people on a path to economic mobility. Josh partners with communities in the Systems Change…

Senior Director, Network Impact

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. kim sama Senior Director, Network Impact Kimberly Sama is the senior director of network impact at StriveTogether, where she leads strategies and offerings that strengthen the capacity of Cradle to Career Network members. She oversees member engagement, targeted supports and…

Jeffrey Nimersheim

Director, Resource Allocation

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. jeff nimersheim Director, Resource Allocation Jeff Nimersheim joined StriveTogether in 2024 as director of resource allocation. In this role, he develops and manages the annual budgeting process, collaborating with department heads to align financial planning with programmatic priorities and providing…

Paris Woods

Chief Program Officer

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. paris woods Chief Program Officer Dr. Paris Woods is chief program officer at StriveTogether, where she leads the organization’s work to accelerate and scale impact across a national network of communities. In this role, she oversees a portfolio spanning data…

Specialist, Systems

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. catherine small Specialist, Systems Catherine Small joined StriveTogether in October 2023 as systems specialist. In this role, she oversees the configuration, optimization and governance of the Training Hub to ensure alignment with the organization’s learning strategy and objectives. Catherine works…

Mara Timmeney

Senior Manager, Network Membership

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. mara timmeney Senior Manager, Network Membership Mara Timmeney is the senior manager of network membership at StriveTogether. In this role, she manages the implementation of infrastructure that supports a high-quality experience across the Cradle to Career Network. Mara collaborates across…

Vice President, Insights and Analytics

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. ashwina Kirpalani-Vasanjee Vice President, Insights and Analytics Ashwina Kirpalani-Vasanjee joined StriveTogether in early 2023 as the as vice president of insights and analytics. She leads the vision and implementation of the organization’s data and analytics strategy to advance impact across…

Cara Long Corra

Director of Operations, Policy and Partnerships

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. cara long corra Director of Operations, Policy and Partnerships As director of operations for the Policy and Partnerships team at StriveTogether, Cara Long Corra leads operations and alignment across internal functions and national partners to support the organization’s 2030 strategic…

Adama Diallo

Office Administrator

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. adama diallo Office Administrator As the operations associate at StriveTogether, Adama Diallo plays a vital role in maintaining a welcoming, functional office environment that allows the team to operate efficiently. She manages vendor relationships, oversees the Cincinnati office’s logistics, supports…

Amanda Jenkins

Senior Manager, Development

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. amanda jenkins Senior Manager, Development Amanda Jenkins serves as senior manager of development operations at StriveTogether, where she supports the development team in achieving short- and long-term fundraising goals. In her role, Amanda leads efforts to implement efficient systems and…

Shannon Powell

Director, Local Government

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. shannon powell Director, Local Government As the director of local policy, Shannon supports the Cradle to Career Networks’ policy strategies. In this role, Shannon supports place-based partnerships in sharing and implementing best policy practices, including developing community-informed policy agendas and…

Brittany Brunner

Manager, Training Hub

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. brittany brunner Manager, Training Hub Brittany joined StriveTogether in 2022 and is a manager in the Training Hub, where she supports conveners and facilitators to ensure smooth course delivery and a positive experience for both course staff and participants. She…