
People & Partners
Meet the People & Partners Who Help Us Thrive
In order to ensure that all children in Pinellas County are ready for kindergarten, we rely on a diverse group of partners, committees, and individuals. Together, we can best align efforts and resources to make sure the right help gets in front of the right people — as efficiently as possible.
Director
Steering Commitee
Comprising key players in the early childhood landscape, the Thrive By Five steering committee provides strategic guidance, direct access to a breadth of knowledge and resources, and unique opportunities to collaborate and align endeavors.

Parent/Community Representative

USF Family Studies Center

Early Learning Coalition

LSF Head Start/COQEBS

Juvenile Welfare Board

Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg

Pinellas County Schools

Florida Department of Health Pinellas

Retired Early Childhood Education Professor

Early Steps

Directions for Living

Community Foundation of Tampa Bay

USF Family Study Center

St. Petersburg College

Early Learning Director
Project Teams
As part of the formula to achieve this critical work, Thrive By Five has established Project Teams, dedicated to focus areas identified through comprehensive research and strategic planning, and run by passionate volunteers and staff from a range of organizations and businesses.
Business Engagement
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Supporting family-friendly workplaces and private sector champions of early education
Children & Caregiver Success
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Ensuring equitable access to quality programs while hearing and responding to specific needs of families in Pinellas County
Systems Alignment
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Working together to streamline processes for families to access services
Public Awareness
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Building public will for prioritizing early childhood as a community value
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Community Partners
Thrive By Five engages hundreds of stakeholders countywide, including local influencers, social and human services providers, education/nonprofit leaders, government officials, and business and civic organizations. Together, we can better pinpoint opportunities for our resource-rich community to work more collaboratively and effectively to meet the needs of Pinellas County's children.