Jennifer Blatz

Jennifer Blatz is the president and CEO of StriveTogether, a national nonprofit working in about 70 communities across the United States to enable 14 million young people to succeed in school and life. Jennifer is a nationally recognized leader and expert in building place-based partnerships. She began her career in the education sector. As executive director of Ohio College Access Network, she led a network of community-based programs focused on improving access to and attainment of postsecondary education. Jennifer serves as a PolicyLink Ambassador for Health Equity, a LEAP Ambassador, a board member at Raising A Reader and a member of the Cincinnati Business Courier Leadership Trust. She was also invited to help launch the Weave Movement at the Aspen Institute.