StriveTogether honors changemakers advancing cradle-to-career outcomes at annual national gathering

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Sondra Samuels, Janell Decker and the Mission Economic Development Agency recognized at event in Atlanta, Georgia September 18, 2025 ATLANTA, GEORGIA — At the 2025 Cradle to Career Network Convening in Atlanta, StriveTogether honored three outstanding leaders and organizations driving transformational change in their communities. StriveTogether presented the Bill Henningsgaard Cradle to Career Champion Award…

StriveTogether Appoints Chief Operating Officer

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Jenny Wittner, national nonprofit leader, joins largest network of place-based partnerships May 30, 2025 Cincinnati, Ohio – Jenny Wittner, a national leader in social sector strategy, operations and program implementation, is joining StriveTogether as chief operating officer. StriveTogether is the nation’s largest network of place-based partnerships, which bring together youth and families, nonprofits, businesses, schools…

StriveTogether Taps Pathways Leader for National Effort to Expand High School Pathways for Postsecondary and Career Success

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John Garcia III, former U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Education senior advisor, joins StriveTogether to lead Pathways Impact Fund May 13, 2025 CINCINNATI, OHIO – John Garcia III, formerly of the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Education, is joining StriveTogether to lead its Pathways Impact Fund. The…

StriveTogether honors leaders advancing equitable cradle-to-career outcomes at annual convening

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Bill Crim, Cleveland Academy of Leadership and KConnect recognized at event in Salt Lake City, Utah September 27, 2024 SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — StriveTogether honored three exceptional community leaders in its 2024 Cradle to Career Network Convening, celebrating their dedication to driving better and more equitable outcomes for youth and families. StriveTogether presented…

StriveTogether Receives Global Award for Social Innovation

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Organization named a Social Innovator of the Year by the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship January 16, 2024 CINCINNATI – At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, StriveTogether received the global Schwab Foundation Social Innovation Award for Collective Social Innovation. StriveTogether President and CEO Jennifer Blatz was present in Davos, Switzerland, to accept the honor. …

StriveTogether Appoints Chief Program Officer

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Paris Woods, Ed. D, named first chief program officer   CINCINNATI – Paris Woods, Ed.D, will lead impact acceleration and scale to create better, faster and more equitable outcomes for youth across the StriveTogether Cradle to Career Network and beyond. As StriveTogether’s first chief program officer, Woods will be instrumental in delivering a strategic plan to…

StriveTogether recognizes cradle-to-career leaders at annual convening

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Dr. Thomas Lasley, Dr. Silvy Un Lafayette and Baltimore’s Promise honored at the event   SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. — At a convening of more than 600 leaders from across the country, StriveTogether honors a cradle-to-career champion, a school district leader and an organization for leading equitable outcomes in their communities. StriveTogether recognizes Dr. Thomas Lasley…

StriveTogether Receives $175 Million from Ballmer Group to Put Millions More Young People on a Path to Economic Mobility

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Largest investment in StriveTogether’s history is a critical step toward this bold vision   CINCINNATI – StriveTogether announced today that Ballmer Group is committing $175 million to support StriveTogether’s Vision 2030, designed to put at least 4 million more young people on a path to economic mobility. This investment recognizes not only StriveTogether’s record of…