we make
a difference

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

OUR TEAM

equity centered

Our team of talented, dedicated professionals comes from diverse backgrounds, including education, policy, nonprofits and journalism. We share a commitment to the success of every child, cradle to career.

Tim Andersen

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Tomás Bilbao

Vice President of Marketing and Communication

Vice President of Training

Jennifer Blatz

President and CEO

Brittany Brunner

Manager, Training Hub

Content Development Specialist

Lisa Cenca

Special Assistant to the President and CEO

Senior Manager of Special Projects

Senior Director of Technology and Systems

Vice President of Policy and Partnerships

Adama Diallo

Office Administrator

Tashonna Douglas

Project Manager of Coaching

Senior Director of Finance and Administration

Special Assistant, Advancement

Senior Director of Development and Grants

Colin Groth

Chief Advancement Officer

Interim Chief Operating Officer

Bridget Jancarz

Vice President, Network Impact

Amanda Jenkins

Senior Manager of Development Operations

Christina Kay

Associate, Assessment and Evaluation

Ashwina Kirpalani-Vasanjee

Vice President of Insights and Analytics

Manager, Impact Grants

Nick Lennon

Senior Manager, Insights and Analytics

Cara Long Corra

Director, State Coalition

Director, Communication

Accounting Specialist

Technology Specialist

Director, Training Hub

Director of Network Impact

Director of Policy and Partnerships

Jeffrey Nimersheim

Director of Resource Allocation

Brynn Pendrak

Director, Instructional Design

Network Advisor

Shannon Powell

Director of Policy and Partnership, Civic Infrastructure Adoption

Director, Assessment and Evaluation

Director, Marketing

Jennifer Saenz

Network Advisor

Senior Director, Network Impact

Shannon Scott

Senior Director, Training Hub

Director, Impact Grants

Systems Specialist

Mara Timmeney

Senior Manager of Network Experience

Manager of Network Events

Gina Trieste

Vice President of People, Values and Culture

Special Assistant, Program

Paris Woods

Chief Program Officer

Sajah Woods

Special Assistant of Policy, Partnerships and Training

Director, Brand Management