THRIVE SCHOLARS ANNOUNCES GEORGE SPENCER AS CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER

LOS ANGELES, March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Thrive Scholars proudly welcomes George Spencer to its leadership team as Chief Impact Officer. A visionary strategist and dynamic leader in education, philanthropy, and institutional growth, Spencer brings a proven track record of transformative impact to his new role.

Spencer will lead efforts to build brand equity, drive growth strategies through innovation, strengthen strategic partnerships, and enhance organizational efficiencies, ensuring Thrive Scholars continues to expand its mission and impact.

"As Chief Impact Officer, my goal is to drive measurable, lasting change by ensuring we continue to provide our Scholars with the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed in high-impact careers," said Spencer. "I'm committed to strengthening our efforts and collaborating with our dedicated team, corporate partners, and supporters to drive sustainable change and lasting outcomes."

Spencer joins Thrive Scholars from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), where he held several key leadership positions, including Chief Innovation and Growth Officer and most recently, Senior Advisor to the President and CEO. During his tenure at TMCF, the nation's only organization providing comprehensive support to 55 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Historically Black Community Colleges (HBCCs), he spearheaded groundbreaking revenue and programmatic strategies that reshaped opportunities for students and institutions alike.

"George brings exceptional strategic vision, an innovative mindset, and technological expertise, coupled with a strong record of driving innovation and impact," said Drew Martin, Thrive Scholars CEO. "As we reimagine the future of Thrive Scholars, his unique ability to architect forward-thinking solutions will be instrumental in our growth and success."

A driving force behind TMCF's unprecedented growth, Spencer played a pivotal role in architecting revenue strategies and leading dynamic programming that contributed to over $500 million in educational assistance, programmatic support, and institutional development. His leadership was instrumental in scaling TMCF to one of its most profitable years, surpassing $100 million in revenue, significantly expanding resources for historically underfunded institutions and the students they serve.

Beyond the nonprofit sector, Spencer's impressive career includes leadership roles in both corporate and philanthropic spaces. He has held key positions at Allianz, Interactive Corp (IAC), LendingTree.com, and spent eight years at Bank of America, where he engineered strategic release management systems for government and commercial clients. His governance experience includes his recent appointment to the Board of Chapin Hall, founding membership on NYU's Metropolitan Center for Urban Education Executive Council, and current board service with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation and The Center of the Future Academy, Inc.

Spencer holds an MBA from Queens University of Charlotte's McColl School of Business, a B.S. in Computer Science from Norfolk State University, and Executive Certification in International Business Management from Georgetown University.

About Thrive Scholars
Thrive Scholars is a leading national nonprofit dedicated to empowering high-achieving students from under-resourced communities to excel at top colleges and pursue meaningful careers. For over 20 years, Thrive has utilized data-driven programming to ensure Scholar success through comprehensive academic preparation, mentorship, and career counseling, helping to bridge opportunity gaps and unlock students' full potential.

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