Jennifer Blatz

Wife, mom, passionate advocate for systems of opportunity that produce better outcomes at @StriveTogether and avid @universityofky fan. Views are my own.

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Too many Americans face financial instability. #Placebased solutions have transformative potential, which we see every day at @StriveTogether.

My reflections from last week's @WhiteHouse summit on place-based economic development: #PolicyC2C
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Delighted to be at the @WhiteHouse today for the NEC’s Summit on Capital Support for Place-Based Economic Development. Too often, zip code determines opportunity. At @StriveTogether, our network of 70+ communities is leading the way on place-based solutions. #PolicyC2C

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Despite the polarization in national politics right now, the @StriveTogether Cradle to Career Network is making good things happen across the country at the local, regional and state levels. I'm excited to learn with and from this incredible group. #ConveneC2C #PolicyC2C

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I’m in D.C. this week for @StriveTogether’s Policy Summit, focused on developing, advocating for and implementing policies to get better, more equitable outcomes for kids and families. Policy is a critical lever in our ambitious new strategic plan. #ConveneC2C #PolicyC2C

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At @StriveTogether, we believe in the power of rural communities. I’m excited to be at #RuralSummit24 to connect with leaders who are creating stronger futures. If you’re in Lexington, join our session and visit our booth to learn about StriveTogether’s training resources.

[Partners for Rural Impact @PartnersRural]

“Your self is an instrument that I know you’re going to play beautifully.” - Michael McAfee, president and CEO of @policylink, speaking to the Rural Summit crowd about working on behalf of students in the opening plenary of the 2024 Rural Summit. #RuralSummit24

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The field of place-based partnerships is ever-evolving. Today, I join @PartnersRural & @WJWInstitute of @hczorg at @PurposeBuiltCS's national conference to talk about what national collaboration means for neighborhoods.

See @StriveTogether's local impact: https://t.co/7FDBEvaso3

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At #WEF24, I was proud to represent @StriveTogether, recognized in Davos by @SchwabFound as a global leader in social innovation. My top insights from the week focus on changing systems, adapting, and trusting in humanity. Read more in my latest blog post: https://t.co/550AcsOgRH

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Do you believe the next generation will be better off? I’m reflecting on that question and my time in Davos at #WEF24 — a highlight of my career. I've shared three insights on @StriveTogether's blog, here: https://t.co/Cp8jULeJTK

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Left #WEF24 to speak at a Davos high school this morning. Amazing. Well worth missing Bill Gates’ panel. They asked the tough questions like how do we improve education in the US without gun control? How can US students afford to take on so much student loan debt for college?

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Live from Davos: @StriveTogether and the Cradle to Career Network have won the #SchwabFoundation award in Collective Social Innovation. Learn more about this honor, which I'm thrilled to be accepting at #WEF24: https://t.co/ltH628lFxp

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I’m here at #WEF2024! Excited to spend the next week learning and sharing the work of @StriveTogether and the #CradleToCareer Network to put millions more young people on a path to economic mobility!

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I'm heading to Davos next week -- who will I see there?

@StriveTogether is a finalist for #SchwabFoundation’s Social Innovation Awards, which will be presented Tuesday. I've shared more about our nomination and my reflections on the #WEF2024 theme:

https://t.co/qqUicT6kUI

[StriveTogether @StriveTogether]

In the latest Together for Change episode, @JenBlatz, president and CEO, @cgroth, chief advancement officer, and @Monichols, director of policy and partnerships, reflect on the 2023 #CradleToCareer Network Convening. #ConveneC2C Tune in here: https://t.co/RQAXGOAGCq

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Too often, we set goals based on what we think is possible instead of what we know is necessary. It's time to be bolder. At #ConveneC2C last week, I shared @StriveTogether's 2030 vision to put 4 million more young people on a path to economic mobility. https://t.co/Ef2nDjgycK

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Convening week is here! I’m en route to San Francisco to gather with 600+ @StriveTogether #CradleToCareer Network members and partners. This week, we’ll celebrate our achievements and plot a bold new course following our North Star. Follow along for updates at #ConveneC2C.

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Place matters. This is why @StriveTogether supports #PlaceBasedPartnerships to ensure that every child has every opportunity to succeed, and we're part of a nationwide ecosystem taking on this work. Partners like @bluemeridianp help make it possible.

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In my latest blog post for @StriveTogether, I wrote about what these “bounce back” communities have in common — civic infrastructure, evidence-based decision making, and short-, medium- and long-term investments: https://t.co/SOpWaC1L3O

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.@NAEP_NCES data shows the lowest math and reading scores for 13-year-olds in decades. But I see work in communities that gives me hope. It’s our shared responsibility as a country to understand and focus on what’s working so best practices can spread across the country.

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A number of communities defy the data: there are places across the country in the @StriveTogether Cradle to Career Network that have returned to or surpassed pre-pandemic reading and math levels.

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We’re looking for @StriveTogether’s new Chief Program Officer. This role will execute toward our 2030 vision, leading an incredible team to maximize support for the Cradle to Career Network. If it sounds like a good fit, I hope you’ll consider applying. https://t.co/k5xibuRGjb