Special Assistant, Network Impact

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…

Director, Impact Grants

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…

Director, Network Membership

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…

Specialist, Accounting

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…

Manager, Impact Grants

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…

Bridget Jancarz

Vice President, Network Impact

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…

Colin Groth

Chief Advancement Officer

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…

Senior Director, Development

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…

Vice President, Finance and Operations

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,…

Vice President, Policy and Partnerships

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. Josh Davis Vice President, Policy and Partnerships Josh Davis serves as the vice president of policy and partnerships at StriveTogether, leading national efforts to build civic infrastructure and influence public policy that puts more young people on a path to…

Senior Director, Technology and Systems

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. Brandon Crowley Senior Director, Technology and Systems Brandon E. Crowley is the senior director of technology and systems at StriveTogether, leading the enterprise technology strategy to ensure the organization is equipped with the tools and systems needed to drive impact.…

Vice President, Training

partners in change We are a network of leaders committed to building an equitable future. Heidi Black Vice President, Training As vice president of training at StriveTogether, Heidi Black leads the strategic vision and execution of the Training Hub, advancing the organization’s goal of building and scaling leadership competencies for leaders of place-based partnerships across…