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…
partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. Janice Ungruhe Special Assistant, Network Impact Janice Ungruhe joined the team in 2007, during the initial stages of the work that became StriveTogether. She currently serves as the special assistant for network impact, providing administrative support to the vice president…
partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. Kara Shibiya Director, Impact Grants Kara Shibiya is the director of impact grants at StriveTogether, where she leads the design and implementation of grantmaking strategies that fuel community-led efforts to improve outcomes for children and families. Her work ensures that…
partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. Michael Mozina Director, Network Membership As director of membership at StriveTogether, Mike Mozina leads strategies to support and grow the Cradle to Career Network, including affiliate StriveTogether memberships. He oversees the membership team, including Network Navigators, which manages the full…
partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. Dawn Mathis Specialist, Accounting Dawn Mathis serves as the accounting specialist at StriveTogether, where she manages financial processes that strengthen the organization’s infrastructure and support day-to-day operations. Her responsibilities include managing payroll and accounts payable and receivable as well as…
partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. Angela Knight Manager, Impact Grants Angela Knight is manager of impact grants at StriveTogether, where she oversees the full grantmaking process to support communities in driving progress toward putting more youth on a path to economic mobility. She manages key…
partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. Bridget Jancarz Vice President, Network Impact Bridget Jancarz is the vice president of network impact at StriveTogether. In this role, she is a key member of the leadership team managing the implementation of StriveTogether’s 2030 strategic plan, overseeing a national…
partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. Colin Groth Chief Advancement Officer Colin Groth is chief advancement officer at StriveTogether, responsible for growing the organization’s impact and expanding its national reach. In this role, he oversees fundraising, field partnerships, business development, marketing and communication — guiding strategies…
partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. Andy Freeze Senior Director, Development Andy Freeze is the senior director of development and grants at StriveTogether, where he leads the strategic execution of fundraising efforts, with a focus on institutional grant acquisition and stewardship. He collaborates across teams to…
partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. Jeri Duncan Vice President, Finance and Operations As vice president of finance and operations at StriveTogether, Jeri Duncan leads the organization’s financial strategy and operational infrastructure to ensure long-term sustainability and high-performance execution. She manages a $40+ million annual budget,…












