OUR VISION

We strive to help underserved residents of Charlotte-Mecklenburg thrive, investing in their communities and paving the way for new levels of generational prosperity.

OUR MISSION

StriveCLT helps families who want to improve their lives. We provide reading, digital, and financial literacy training, as well as civic education, family mentoring, and networking to help them reach their full potential for increased social mobility.

OUR BOARD

  • Dr. Gwendolyn G. High

    Executive Director
    Ret. Aramark Education K-12
    V.P, Community Relations

  • Dorothy Brown

    Board Director
    Ret. Allstate Insurance

  • Angela Carlson

    Board Treasurer
    Nationwide Equipment
    The ALS Association

  • Latoya Castle

    Board Director
    Cashier/Trainer
    Bojangles Restaurant

  • Hon. Beverly Earle

    Board Director
    Chair, Mecklenburg Board of Elections
    Ret. NC House of Representatives

  • Jason Gingras

    Board Director
    Director of Digital Products
    Ally Financial

  • Cheryl Grover

    Board Director
    Lead Control Risk Officer
    Wells Fargo

  • Hon. Gary Henderson

    Board Vice Chair
    District Judge
    Mecklenburg County Courts

  • David L. Howard

    Board Director
    Principal, DLH Consulting

  • Kim Ratliff

    Board Director
    Liaison Officer
    Triangle Apartment Association

  • Sam Smith

    Board Chair
    Executive Director
    Greenlight Foundation

  • Kristal High Taylor

    Board Secretary
    Founder and CEO
    NFLUENCE U.S., P.B.C.