we make
a difference

StriveTogether team members are leaders committed to building economic opportunity for young people.

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

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

Tomi Hiers

Annie E. Casey Foundation

Sue Lehmann

Student Success Network

Michael McAfee

PolicyLink

Samantha Mellerson

Haywood Burns Institute

Andi Phillips

Maycomb Capital, StriveTogether Board Treasurer

Tony Pipa

Brookings Institution, StriveTogether Board Vice Chair

Richard Raya
Richard Raya

Marin Promise Partnership

Rob Watson

EdRedesign Lab

David A. Williams

Lafayette Square

Todd Williams

The Commit Partnership

Nancy L. Zimpher

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