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As Vice President of Network Impact, Bridget Jancarz leads StriveTogether’s strategy to support Cradle to Career Network members to accelerate their progress through the Theory of Action™ toward better and more equitable outcomes for young people. This includes proactive and responsive network supports, impact investment and a comprehensive network member experience.

Bridget leads the stewardship of the Theory of Action, knowledge and learning dissemination throughout the Cradle to Career Network and field to accelerate impact on key outcomes, the development of clear strategies and key initiatives in areas of pressing need for cradle-to-career partnerships, strategy for impact investing to accelerate partnership progress, and provides thought leadership to the field of place-based partnerships.

Since joining StriveTogether in 2013, Bridget has played a key role in establishing the StriveTogether Theory of Action and national Cradle to Career Network. In her various roles, including senior director of network advancement and associate director of network quality, she oversaw a national evaluation that quantified and validated the Theory of Action, oversaw the strategy for Network convenings and “network effect” offerings and built membership standards and protocols.

Most recently, Bridget served as chief of staff, helping to develop and implement StriveTogether’s strategy and accelerate the vision and goals of its president and CEO. In this role, she served as a connector and coordinator across the organization, strengthening StriveTogether’s work by offering strategic advice and direction for programs, operations and team development. She also directed the Marketing and Communication and Insights and Analytics teams at StriveTogether.

Bridget has helped Cradle to Career Network members build the unique capacities and expertise needed to take up the Theory of Action, leading to better and more equitable outcomes for the communities they serve.

Prior to StriveTogether, Bridget worked with Fostering Success Michigan, a statewide collective impact initiative focused on improving educational outcomes for youth and alumni of foster care. Bridget began her career working in advertising and finance, focused on digital marketing analysis and research.

Bridget holds a master’s of social work with a focus on policy, planning and administration, and a bachelor of business administration with a concentration in advertising and promotion, both from Western Michigan University. She serves on the board of Indigo Hippo and volunteers for local philanthropic efforts for the community.