we make
a difference

StriveTogether team members are leaders committed to building an equitable future.

OUR BOARD

together we prosper

The StriveTogether Board of Directors provides strategic oversight and strong leadership to guide the organization in supporting the success of every child, cradle to career.

Connie Ballmer

Ballmer Group

James Bell

W. Haywood Burns Institute

Robert Blaine

Center for Leadership, Education, Advancement and Development - National League of Cities, StriveTogether Board Secretary

Jennifer Blatz
Jennifer Blatz

President and CEO

Russell W. Booker

Spartanburg Academic Movement, StriveTogether Board Chair

Danae D. Davis

Formerly Milwaukee Succeeds

Tom Fry

Philanthropic Advisor

Lisa Hamilton
Lisa Hamilton

The Annie E. Casey Foundation

Sue Lehmann

Student Success Network

Michael McAfee

PolicyLink

Andi Phillips

Maycomb Capital, StriveTogether Board Treasurer

Tony Pipa

Brookings Institution, StriveTogether Board Vice Chair

Richard Raya
Richard Raya

Mission Economic Development Agency

David A. Williams

Lafayette Square

Nancy L. Zimpher

Chancellor Emeritus, State University of New York, StriveTogether Board Emeritus