Tashonna Douglas

Senior Specialist, Cross Functional Initiatives

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. tashonna douglas Senior Specialist, Cross Functional Initiatives Tashonna Douglas joined StriveTogether in 2021 and currently works as the senior specialist of cross-functional initiatives in the Training Hub. In this role, Tashonna connects external vendors with Training Hub courses and content…

Director, Assessment and Evaluation

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. karen alicia quinteros Director, Assessment and Evaluation Karen Alicia Quinteros joined StriveTogether in 2022. As director of assessment and evaluation, they are responsible for leading StriveTogether’s assessment processes, tracking network member progress through the Theory of Action™ to uncover best…

Manager, Event Operations

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. candice tindell Manager, Event Operations Candice Tindell is the manager of event operations at StriveTogether. Her strategic leadership of the events team at StriveTogether ensures that StriveTogether staff, network members and key partners have the information and logistical support they…

Director, Communication

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. elizabeth Male Director, Communication Elizabeth Male is director of communication at StriveTogether. In this role, she leads strategies to amplify the impact of StriveTogether and the Cradle to Career Network, moving supporters to action. She leads a team of communicators…

Special Assistant, Advancement

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. Rachel Holley flynn Special Assistant, Advancement Rachel Flynn is the special assistant for the advancement function at StriveTogether. In this role, she serves as the primary point of contact for StriveTogether’s Chief Advancement Officer Colin Groth and Vice President of…

Senior Manager, Training Hub

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. cynthia chiou Senior Manager, Training Hub As the senior manager of training at StriveTogether, Cynthia leads the product vision, strategy and execution of the learning management system for the Cradle to Career Network and place-based leaders. Within the training team,…

Specialist, Internal Communications

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. nicole capó martínez Specialist, Internal Communications Nicole Capó Martínez is the internal communications specialist at StriveTogether. In this role, she collaborates across departments to develop content and strategies that keep staff, board members and Cradle to Career Network members informed…

Jennifer Blatz

President and CEO

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. Jennifer Blatz DOWNLOAD Jennifer’s full-length bio DOWNLOAD a high-resolution file of Jennifer’s headshot President and CEO Jennifer Blatz is the president and CEO of StriveTogether, a national network of community organizations that brings together neighbors, including youth and families, nonprofits,…

Director, Accounting

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. Zhongfang ‘Fang’ Zheng Director, Accounting Zhongfang “Fang” Zheng serves as director of accounting at StriveTogether, where she leads the organization’s accounting operations, driving financial integrity and compliance. In this role, she oversees day-to-day accounting functions, including financial reporting, grant alignment…

Director, Brand Management

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. Adrienne Zeak Director, Brand Management Adrienne Zeak serves as director of brand management at StriveTogether, where she leads the organization’s brand strategy, creative direction and visual storytelling. In this role, Adrienne ensures that StriveTogether’s visual identity and messaging reflect the…

Special Assistant, Network Impact

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. Janice Ungruhe Special Assistant, Network Impact Janice Ungruhe joined the team in 2007, during the initial stages of the work that became StriveTogether. She currently serves as the special assistant for network impact, providing administrative support to the vice president…

Director, Impact Grants

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. Kara Shibiya Director, Impact Grants Kara Shibiya is the director of impact grants at StriveTogether, where she leads the design and implementation of grantmaking strategies that fuel community-led efforts to improve outcomes for children and families. Her work ensures that…