Marr has been in the healthcare arena since 1992, when she was working for the American Red Cross as their Health Educator for HIV/AIDS. As the Health Educator, Mary Elizabeth was the awarded Educator of the Year by AIDS Task Force of Alabama in 1998. During that time she was also on the Board of Directors of Thrive Alabama, then known as the AIDS Action Coalition. She became the executive director in January 1999. Marr has taken the organization from a $500,000 yearly budget to a $34 million budget, expanding services to include primary healthcare, HIV and STI testing and care, housing, substance abuse and mental health, and telemedicine. As CEO, she advocates for HIV funding and resources in Montgomery and Washington, DC and is a member of the Federal AIDS Policy Partnership and the 340B Coalition.

Jitesh Parmar has served as the Chief Operating Officer of Thrive Alabama since 2015, leading the expansion of clinic activities and staff growth to meet increasing patient needs. With extensive experience in medical and administrative management, Jitesh is dedicated to ensuring quality care and patient satisfaction. Before joining Thrive Alabama he was the Program Director at UAB Family Clinic in Birmingham, Alabama, where he gained valuable expertise in clinic operations and oversight. His leadership has been instrumental in advancing Thrive Alabama’s mission to provide accessible and compassionate healthcare.

Stephanie Harville serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Thrive Alabama, a role she has grown over the last 17 years. Current oversight of a $38M budget and leading a 10-person Finance team. Ensures the agency’s fiscal health while complying with federal and state regulations. Stephanie draws from a corporate accounting background, bringing many years of experience and strategic vision, driving financial growth and stability for the future of the agency.