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Reylene Robinson
Executive Director, Thrive by 5 Louisville · Louisville, KY
Human services leader Reylene Robinson has been appointed inaugural Executive Director of Thrive by 5 Louisville (TB5L), an organization dedicated to increasing access to quality early care and education in Louisville so that every child has the opportunity to thrive in their earliest years.
Robinson, who brings to this role a deep commitment to the Louisville community, has extensive executive nonprofit leadership and community engagement experience and a track record of implementing transformative initiatives. She has held key leadership positions in organizations that serve vulnerable communities, focusing on improving outcomes and equity for children and families. Most recently, she served as Chief Community Officer at Seven Counties Services, where she spearheaded programs that created lasting impact.
As Executive Director, Robinson will focus on expanding partnerships, advocating for policies that support accessible and affordable child care, driving initiatives to improve early childhood education quality across Louisville, and pursuing sustainable solutions to boost the child care industry.
Thrive by 5 Louisville (TB5L) is dedicated to increasing access to quality child care for three- and four-year-olds in Louisville. TB5L supports existing early learning providers by leveraging public and philanthropic funding to recruit and retain early educators, improve childcare facilities, and provide financial assistance to families. TB5L emerged from the Mayor’s Early Learning Action Group (MELAG), which was formed by Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg in 2023 to address the critical need for expanded early childhood education in the community.