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…
Colin Groth named first chief advancement officer CINCINNATI – Colin Groth, previously the executive vice president of strategy and development at StriveTogether, is taking on greater leadership and accountability for results as the organization’s first chief advancement officer. The creation of this role reflects the evolution of StriveTogether and signals an even bolder commitment…
The Chief Strategy Officer for Mission Economic Development Agency joins a leading national social impact organization CINCINNATI, OH, Jan. 23, 2023 — StriveTogether, a national network of nearly 70 communities spanning 30 states and Washington, D.C., is expanding its board of directors with the addition of Richard Raya, chief strategy officer at Mission Economic Development…
Tafona Ervin, The Road Map Project and student artist honored at the event Chicago, IL, Sep 22, 2022 – At a convening of more than 500 leaders from across the country, StriveTogether recognized a cradle-to-career champion and an organization for leading equitable outcomes in their communities, along with a student artist. Tafona Ervin of the…
CINCINNATI – Vanessa Carlo-Miranda will bring more than 15 years of operational experience in education systems to StriveTogether as she becomes the organization’s first chief operating officer effective July 5, 2022. Carlo-Miranda currently serves as the COO of E.L. Haynes Public Charter School in Washington, DC. She brings tremendous experience from her years at E.L.…
CINCINNATI – StriveTogether, a national network of nearly 70 communities spanning 29 states, is expanding its board of directors with four new members. Each are longstanding allies and collaborative leaders working to create equitable pathways to economic mobility. Joining the StriveTogether Board of Directors are: Robert Blaine, senior executive and director for the Institute for…
Chellie Fernandez and Milwaukee Succeeds honored for work improving educational equity and outcomes CINCINNATI, OH, Oct. 07, 2021 — At a virtual convening of more than 900 network members and partners this week, national network StriveTogether recognized a cradle-to-career champion and an organization for leading equitable outcomes in their communities. Chellie Fernandez of UP Partnership…
Systemic racial inequities exposed by COVID-19 heighten the need for systems transformation CINCINNATI, OH — StoryCorps, the notable nonprofit working to preserve and share humanity’s stories, recently worked with a coalition of national and local organizations to capture conversations about race, education and opportunity. Recorded at the height of the pandemic, these conversations shed light on…
Take on Race Coalition fuels equitable access to digital resources for students most impacted by COVID-19; Invites partners to join the ‘One Million Connected Devices Now’ movement Dell Technologies, Intel, Dow Jones, Fidelity, Microsoft Corp, PNC Bank, PolicyLink, Walmart, Comcast and others join P&G in the One Million Connected Devices Now movement Coalition to deliver…
Systemic racial inequities exposed by COVID-19 heighten the need for systems transformation CINCINNATI, OH — Fifty-one communities across 26 states are gaining financial and technical assistance from StriveTogether to deliver more equitable outcomes for children and families. These communities are part of the Cradle to Career Network, a national movement led by StriveTogether to ensure…
Equitable Recovery Pledge details commitments CINCINNATI, OH — The COVID-19 pandemic and police killings of Black people unmasked long-standing structural inequities in the Black community. In response, more than 20 organizations across the country are joining forces to work toward an equitable recovery. “Racism is at the root of many problems across the country. COVID-19…
We believe every child should have the opportunity to succeed in school and in life, cradle to career, regardless of race, ethnicity, zip code or circumstance. We know racism is the root of many problems across our country. Recent events, particularly the killings of black men and women including Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George…