About
What is THRiVE Community Building?
THRiVE Community Building, a sister organization to Community Development Institute, provides consulting, assessment and technical assistance to support early childhood education (ECE) programs in creating systems to deliver optimum services for the development of young children. We focus on early childhood facilities and programmatic and organizational improvement.
Our Mission
To partner with those who are committed to improving and raising the standards of early childhood environments so that children can learn, grow and thrive.
Our Approach
We listen to your concerns, goals and plans, and we work in partnership to develop solutions that bring lasting impact, safety, compliance and sustainability.
Who We Serve
Nonprofits and mission-oriented ECE organizations
For profit ECE organizations
Local, Regional and State funded/supported ECE entities
Tribal GovernmentsÂ
Shared Service Alliances
School Districts
THRiVE Community Building does not provide direct services to Head Start grantees. Our sister organization, Community Development Institute (CDI), serves the Head Start community through its work with the Office of Head Start. For more information, please visit Community Development Institute.
The THRiVE Difference
We are community focused
We have integrity + persistence
We take creative risks
We value and seek out diversity
We focus on our strengths
We are open and accountable
We are dedicated to making a difference in the world
We build capacity in the local community
Our Team
The Thrive team is a dynamic collective of professionals with diverse backgrounds and deep expertise across multiple disciplines. We embrace a collaborative approach, harnessing our combined knowledge to craft innovative, strategic solutions tailored to each partner’s unique needs. Beyond our core team, we maintain a network of trusted consultants, enabling us to scale resources and integrate specialized expertise as needed. This agile model ensures we bring the right mix of skills and insights to every challenge, delivering comprehensive, forward-thinking solutions that drive meaningful impact.
Our Leadership
Monica Duncan,
Director of THRiVE Community Building,
Monica is a visionary nonprofit leader with more than 20 years of experience advancing organizational sustainability, strategic community partnerships, and impactful service delivery. Known for her dynamic leadership style and passion for fostering mission-driven cultures, she brings expertise in organizational capacity building, collaborative systems development, client-focused coaching, and innovative program solutions. Monica is passionate about translating vision into action and helping organizations create lasting, meaningful impact for children, families, and communities.
Ricardo Ramos,
Facilities Coordinator,
Ricardo is an experienced facilities and design professional with more than 30 years of expertise in architecture, project coordination, and the development of safe, functional, and inspiring early childhood learning environments. A licensed architect with registrations across multiple states, he specializes in project management, visioning and planning, space needs assessments, and design coordination. Ricardo leads technical assistance and planning initiatives that create meaningful spaces reflecting the unique needs of the communities they serve. His collaborative and culturally responsive approach helps clients navigate complex building and renovation projects while ensuring compliance, efficiency, and long-term sustainability.
LET's Work Together
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