Thrive Rural Theory of Change Working Group
The Theory of Change Working Group for Thrive Rural is a broad array of leading practitioners, academics and experts from the fields of health, community building and community and economic development. Their goal is to structure a detailed “theory of change” to the question: What will it take to create dynamic, sustainable rural communities where all people can realize their full potential and live healthy lives? Learn More.
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Charlie AlferoExecutive Advisor, The Center for Health InnovationThrive Rural ...Mr. Alfero is the Executive Advisor to the Center for Health Innovation (CHI), a 501 c-3 nonprofit organization, which is also New Mexico's Public Health Institute. Mr. Alfero founded CHI…View Profile -
Calvin AllenDirector, Rural Forward NCThrive Rural ...Calvin Allen became the first Rural Forward NC director in October 2014. He manages RFNC’s “Beyond Local” portfolio, strengthening key state and national relationships, providing technical assistance, and supporting our…View Profile -
Ernestor De La RosaDeputy City Manager, Dodge City, KansasThrive Rural ...Ernestor started working for the City of Dodge City, Kansas in 2014 as the Assistant to the City Manager. In this role, he excelled working on legislative issues and policies.…View Profile -
Stephanie GutierrezOwner & Director of Programs and Community Engagement, Hope Nation LLCThrive Rural ...As a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe of South Dakota, Stephanie has committed her life to working with and for Native communities. Based on a colorful childhood, growing up…View Profile -
Mark HaggertySenior Fellow, Center for American ProgressThrive Rural ...Mark Haggerty is a senior fellow with the Energy and Environmental Policy team at the Center for American Progress. Previously, Mark spent a decade as a policy analyst for Headwaters…View Profile -
Megan HessRural Organizing Director, We the PeopleThrive Rural ...I’m the Rural Organizing Director with We The People – Michigan. I live in Sault Ste. Marie in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan where I was born and raised. I…View Profile -
David LipsetzCEO, Housing Assistance CouncilThrive Rural ...HAC is a national nonprofit helping rural communities address poverty and prosper since 1971. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices across the country, HAC builds the capacity of community-based nonprofits,…View Profile -
Karen MinyardCEO, Georgia Health Policy CenterThrive Rural ...Karen Minyard, Ph.D., has led the Georgia Health Policy Center since 2001 and is a research professor with the Department of Public Management and Policy at the Andrew Young School of Policy…View Profile -
John MolinaroPresident and CEO, Appalachian Partnership Inc.Thrive Rural ...John Molinaro, founding President and CEO of the Appalachian Partnership Inc. (API) and Appalachian Growth Capital, LLC, (AGC), has More than 40 years of experience working with communities, organizations and…View Profile -
Nancy Van MilligenPresident & CEO, Community Foundation of Greater DubuqueThrive Rural ...Nancy Van Milligen joined the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque as their first President/CEO on February 1, 2003. The Community Foundation is a non-profit organization that serves 7 counties in…View Profile
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