Tyra Anderson Montina is an experienced nonprofit leader, and INP alum, with a demonstrated history of working in youth and workforce development. Tyra has been effectively impactful in connecting opportunities with young adults to meet their professional and educational goals, for over 18 years. She believes closing the opportunity gap that exists for our youth is what will make for a better future and this will continue to be her life’s work. Before serving as Thrive Scholar’s Chief Program Officer, she taught and coached thousands of students, and championed the site expansion and growth of Year Up Boston across multiple campuses while serving as their Sr. Director of Program & Site Director. She has facilitated multiple panels regarding workforce development, college access, and topics related to DEI. Tyra holds an M.ED from Lesley University and spends many weekends chauffeuring her kids to various extracurricular activities.