Roberto J. Rodríguez

Part of KnowledgeWorks Foundation, StriveTogether is a national network of nearly 70 communities across 29 states working to eliminate inequities in education, housing, and more. The company is based in Cincinnati, OH. The organization provides coaching, resources, and rigorous approaches to create opportunities for children regardless of their race, ethnicity, zip code, or circumstance. The StriveTogether cradle to career network reaches 14 million youth, including 8 million children of color and one in five children experiencing poverty. Jennifer Blatz has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

Alliance for Excellent Education is a national nonprofit advocacy organization that aims to expand equitable educational opportunities for marginalized groups, including students of color and low-income families. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company works on policies and practices at the federal, state, and local levels to ensure that all students graduate from high school prepared to complete postsecondary education and achieve success in a rapidly changing world.