Staff
Ann Rohde Payes
President & CEO
Jodi Roberts
Director, Early Childhood Systems Coordination
Kellie Alarcon
Senior Manager, Early Childhood Access and Engagement
Margaret Barnes
Manager, Childcare Capacity Builder
Pam Booker
Senior Manager, Coordinated Enrollment
Dorothy Billups
Manager, Mixed Delivery
Emily Bullen
Manager, Mixed Delivery
Jaclynn Castro
Family Engagement Advocate
Sayeema Hoque
Office and Project Coordinator
Gena Lashley
Manager, Early Childhood Quality & Data
Kamell Minor
Coordinator, Early Childhood Quality & Data
Kathleen Petroziello
Manager of Operations
Delysia Riddick
Manager, Early Childhood Quality & Data
Alisha Saunders-Wilson
Senior Manager, Early Childhood Quality & Data
Catherine Worrell
Manager, Early Childhood Quality & Data
Laverne Wyatt
Assistant Manager, Early Childhood Quality & Data
Board
Officers
Brian Anderson
Chair
Chamber RVA
Chief Executive Officer
Alison Holt-Fuller
Vice Chair
LendingClub
VP, First Line Risk – Deposits
Joel Ray
Treasurer
Davenport Asset Management
Senior Vice President
Eva Colen
Secretary
City of Richmond, Mayors Office
Senior Policy Advisor
Directors
Brad Armstrong
Armstrong Partners
Chief Executive Officer
Russ Bencks
Top Line HR
Managing Principal
Edward Blair
Blair & Associates CPAs PLC
Managing member
Pamela Brown
Atlantic Union Bank, Emporia
Branch Manager
Tyren Frazier
The LEGO Group
Social Responsibility Manager
Debra Gardner
Community Volunteer
Dr. Alton Hart, Jr.
Crater Health District / VA Dept of Health
District Health Director
Ann Battle Macheras
Retired, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Group Vice President
Samara Musselman
Administrative Director
Bon Secours Childcare
Alison Noble
First Connections
Executive Director
Katina Williams
United Way
Vice President of Community Impact
Emeritus
Katherine Busser
Community Foundation
Chief Information Officer
Gail Johnson
Leaf Spring Schools
Chairman
Culture
Thrive Birth to Five’s values define our culture and guide the work of our Board and staff.
Accountable: We own the progress, outcomes and consequences of our work
Bold: We will be courageous leaders in all we do on behalf of families and children
Equitable: We believe that all children, families and providers deserve the opportunity and resources to thrive
Inclusive: We will be intentionally collaborative and inviting to all communities
Honest: We will strive to say what we mean and do what we say
Careers and Opportunities
TB5 is hiring! Please see our Open Positions Page for details:
Benefits
As a member of the TB5 team, your skills will help build a stronger Early Childhood Care and Education system for all children in our region, while you enjoy a healthy work-life balance. Benefits for full-time employees include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Opportunity for a Hybrid work environment
- Half-day Fridays
Location
Visit the Thrive Birth to Five office in Shockoe Slip.
Thrive Birth to Five
1210 E Cary St, Ste 200
Richmond, VA 23219
Limited street parking is available around the office. There is also a parking garage nearby with the entrance on Virginia Street.
Get In Touch
Connect with Thrive Birth to Five to learn more.
