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…
partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. robert blaine Center for Leadership, Education, Advancement and Development – National League of Cities Dr. Robert Blaine, StriveTogether board secretary, serves as the senior executive and director of the Center for Leadership, Education, Advancement and Development at the National League…
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,…
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…
partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. Nancy L. Zimpher Chancellor Emeritus, State University of New York and StriveTogether Board Emeritus Nancy L. Zimpher is chancellor emeritus of The State University of New York (SUNY). From 2009 to 2017, she served as the twelfth chancellor of SUNY, the…
partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. Tony Pipa Brookings Institution Tony Pipa, StriveTogether board vice chair, is a senior fellow in the Center for Sustainable Development at the Brookings Institution. Tony launched and leads the Reimagining Federal Rural Policy initiative, which seeks to modernize and transform…
partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. Sue Lehmann Student Success Network Sue Lehmann is a former management consultant who started at McKinsey & Company and then worked independently with Fortune 100 companies to shape their strategies and operations. Two assignments — helping rethink special education in…
partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. Russell w. Booker Spartanburg Academic Movement Dr. Russell W. Booker, StriveTogether board chair, is the CEO of Cradle to Career Network member Spartanburg Academic Movement in Spartanburg, South Carolina. With an unwavering conviction in the power of education, he believes…
partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. Connie Ballmer Ballmer Group Connie Ballmer is the co-founder of Ballmer Group, which supports efforts to improve economic mobility for children and families in the United States who are disproportionately likely to remain in poverty. Ballmer Group directs its philanthropy…
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,…
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…
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…