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?
Nancy Van Milligen
President & CEO, Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Ed Sivak
Executive Vice President of Policy and Communications, Hope Enterprise Corporation
John Molinaro
President and CEO, Appalachian Partnership inc.
Karen Minyard
CEO, Georgia Health Policy Center
David Lipsetz
CEO, Housing Assistance Council
Megan Hess
Rural Organizing Director, We the People
Stephanie Gutierrez
Owner & Director of Programs and Community Engagement, Hope Nation LLC
Ernestor De La Rosa
Chief Diversity Equity and Inclusion Officer, Topeka, Kansas
Calvin Allen
Director, Rural Forward NC
Charlie Alfero
Executive Advisor, The Center for Health Innovation
Mark Haggerty
Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress