OUR TEAM
The team at ThriveWorx is a passionate group of people committed to seeing leaders equipped and communities transformed. Our combined international experience working in startups, government, nonprofits, international development, strategic communications, and higher education uniquely allow us to serve as innovators and unifiers of our talented network of highly specialized partners.
Jonathan Dreiling
Executive Director
Lara Lynn Sturgess
VP of Operations
Franklin Tórrez-Ruiz
Country Manager
Costa Rica
Melissa Dessaigne
Strategic Advisor
Gabriela Ureña Valverde
Community Relations & Logistics
Costa Rica
Chris Sanchez
Program Assistant, Costa Rica
Scott Ashmore
Communications Director
Devin Forbus
Creative Advisor
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Michael Jones
Founder & CEO,
Thrive Farmers
Ken Lander
Founder & CSO,
Thrive Farmers
Jay Hein
President,
The Sagamore Institute
Mike Mannina
Co-Founder,
ThriveWorx
Andrew Accardy
Executive VP,
Living on the Edge
We're a 501(c)(3) nonprofit private operating foundation with an intentionally small, multi-disciplined team. We work to integrate the skills of business leaders, nonprofits, and local organizations with local leaders who know their communities best. By combining relationships with resources and expertise, impact is accelerated and communities flourish.
CONTACT
215 Hembree Park Drive, Suite 100
Roswell, Georgia 30076worx@thriveworx.org
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Engaging Leaders. Cultivating Change.