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…

Specialist, Technology

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. darnell mcghee Specialist, Technology Darnell McGhee joined StriveTogether in 2022 as the technology specialist. In this role, he manages and secures the organization’s technology infrastructure, providing frontline support for PC and Mac users and overseeing devices, conference technology and office…

Director, Training Hub

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. rosa inés méndez Director, Training Hub Rosa Inés Méndez joined StriveTogether in June 2022. As the director of the Training Hub at StriveTogether, she leads the design, delivery and continuous improvement of engaging online learning experiences for the Cradle to…

Director, Marketing

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. mallory rosario Director, Marketing Mallory Rosario is the director of marketing at StriveTogether. In this role, she shapes and executes StriveTogether’s marketing strategy to support strategic priorities and build brand loyalty and recognition. She leads a team of marketing professionals…

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…

Maycomb Capital, StriveTogether Board Treasurer

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. andi phillips Maycomb Capital Andrea “Andi” Phillips, StriveTogether board treasurer, is a founder and managing partner at Maycomb Capital, an impact investing platform. At Maycomb Capital, Phillips leads its flagship Community Outcomes Fund, as well as Maycomb’s Custom Strategies. Phillips…

Lafayette Square

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. David A. Williams Lafayette Square David A. Williams is vice president of real estate, impact and partnerships at Lafayette Square, an investment firm focused on creating opportunity in overlooked places and underserved markets. Previously, David served as the director of…

PolicyLink

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. michael mcafee PolicyLink Dr. Michael McAfee is president and CEO of PolicyLink. During his time at PolicyLink, Michael has played a leadership role in securing Promise Neighborhoods as a permanent federal program, led efforts to improve outcomes for more than…