THRIVE POLICY & ADVOCACY
Often the most effective and efficient way to address our region’s toughest problems is through policy change. Most San Mateo County nonprofits’ primary mission is direct service, not advocacy, so Thrive Policy & Advocacy bridges that gap. Its purpose is to:
Monitor the policy landscape at the local, state, and federal level for issues that pertain to our community.
Communicate about these issues through our convenings and communication channels.
Advocate both with and on behalf of our nonprofits for positive change by harnessing the collective wisdom and power of our community.
Policy and Advocacy Steering Committee
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Laura BentCEO, Samaritan House
Heather ClearyCEO, Peninsula Family Service
Georgia FarooqExecutive Director, Thrive Alliance
M. Stacey HawverExecutive Director, Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County
Rita ManceraExecutive Director, Puente de la Costa Sur
Aubrey MerrimanCEO, LifeMoves
Brian NeiderCEO, Ability Path
Melissa PlatteExecutive Director, Mental Health Association of San Mateo County
Nadine RambeauExecutive Director, EPACENTER
Miriam YupanquiExecutive Director, Nuestra Casa
Questions?
Reach out to Yajaira Ortega at Yajaira@thrivealliance.org
