keyvious@thriveon.network

Keyvious, a "Community-First Economist," initially came to the Hudson Valley for school and found a deep connection with economics, social transformation, and the Kingston, NY community. Armed with an extensive background in Economic Theory and Policy through the Levy Institute of Economics and a Bachelors in Economics from Bard College, he has served as developer of many initiatives and, more namely, led the Kingston Food Co-op through schematic design and restructuring. Keyvious is the driving force behind THRIVE ON! Network, a non-traditional economic development and systemic change organization based in Kingston, NY. His focus lies in empowering communities by implementing innovative tools like complementary currencies and community-governance structures. Additionally, Keyvious has been an educator at Yale University's summer transitional programs, teaching Startup Entrepreneurship, Business Negotiation, and Business Management, and he founded the first local-currency based market in the neighborhood of Ponckhockie, Kingston, NY.

candace@thriveon.network

Candace has accumulated 8 years of experience in nonprofit management, serving as a Program Coordinator or Manager, including her most recent role at Brown University. Her responsibilities have encompassed system creation, project management, logistics oversight, event planning, and supervising up to 115 staff members. Prior to this, she excelled as the Assistant Director of Sales Services at a major regional theater in Washington, DC, driving her team to achieve sales and donation goals while providing exceptional customer service. Education has always been a central focus in her career, as evidenced by her roles as a teaching artist, mentor, tutor, and theater teacher for youth. Now, as THRIVE ON! Network's Vice President and Early Thriver Program Director, she combines her skills and passion to address systemic issues and cater to the needs of marginalized communities in the Hudson Valley region.

siobhan@thriveon.network

Siobhan is a passionate Kingston resident deeply committed to fostering healthier communities. With a background in youth development and a strong belief in the power of food, she has dedicated her career to creating positive change. Her experiences as a Youth Advocate for the Kingston YMCA Farm Project, and Director of Vendor and Member Relations with the Kingston Food Co-op, provided invaluable insights into local food systems and inspired her to work towards a more equitable and just food environment.

sonia@operationqol.com

Sonia is a Kingston-based business operations expert dedicated to helping local entrepreneurs and nonprofits thrive. With a deep-rooted passion for community development, she's supported countless organizations in streamlining their operations and maximizing their impact.