33 Director of Strategic Partnerships and Outreach Oakland Thrive With the philosophy of Òstronger together,Ó Carolina Noguez helps create a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in Oakland County. In her role as the director of strategic partnerships, Noguez oversees Oakland ThriveÕs B2B Program that connects small businesses to 72 professional service providers in marketing, accounting, legal services, and business consulting. Additionally, she leads the organizationÕs networking events, including the annual Women Who Thrive Event and Lender Readiness Day She also serves on the board of directors for TroyÕs Brownfield Redevelopment Board and the Global Troy Advisory Committee, enhancing communities and business networks. A Troy resident, Noguez earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan- Dearborn. The information presented here was accurate as of Jan. 1, 2025.