Meet CIS of Nevada
We’re More Than A Team. We’re family.
Our CIS Statewide Staff
Nevada Headquarters
Communities In Schools is guided by talented and committed business leaders. Get to know our Nevada team who supports our school sites throughout our state.
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Alex BybeeChief Executive Officeralexb@cisnevada.org -
Alexis BenavidezChief Administrative Officeralexis@cisnevada.org -
Brittany DuPreeChief Development Officerbrittanyd@cisnevada.org -
Kathy RuddChief Programs Officerkathyr@cisnevada.org -
Tami Hance-LehrConsultanttamih@cisnevada.org -
Vanessa Helfrick PaulusSenior Director of Public Affairsvanessah@cisnevada.org -
Kenesha ThompsonSenior Human Resources Directorkeneshat@cisnevada.org -
Natalie AllinState Data Directornataliea@cisnevada.org -
Tom ChapmanControllerthomasc@cisnevada.org -
Dalisa CooperDirector of Development & Engagementdalisac@cisnevada.org -
Tori DellaRoccaMarketing & Communications Directortorid@cisnevada.org -
Tasia WilsonState Director of Specialized Programstasiaw@cisnevada.org -
Mitzury “Mitz” AguilarSenior HR Managermitzurya@cisnevada.org -
Emily ElzeftawyPublic Funding Manageremilye@cisnevada.org -
Leslie LeuenhagenSenior Manager Development and Engagement – NENV/WNVlesliel@cisnevada.org
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Loidie MarroquinMarketing Managerloidiep@cisnevada.org -
Katie McDowellState Manager, Program Standards & Learningkatiem@cisnevada.org -
Fiorella OsunaState Achieve In Life Program Managerfiorellao@cisnevada.org -
Karen PickensAccounting and Payroll Managerkarenp@cisnevada.org -
Teri SaldanaAdministrative & HR Support Managerteris@cisnevada.org -
Tim WagonerPrivate Grant Managertimothyw@cisnevada.org
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Christopher WilliamsState FSCS Program ManagerchristopherW@cisnevada.org -
Erin CombsProgrammatic Initiatives & Partnership Specialisterinj@cisnevada.org -
Christin DixonData & Systems Analystchristind@cisnevada.org -
Ana GiveroDevelopment and External Affairs Specialistanam@cisnevada.org -
Lauren KaplanHuman Resources Business Partnerlaurenk@cisnevada.org -
Marilyn KayGrant Accounting Clerkmarkilynk@cisnevada.org
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Cheryl KeltonAccounting Clerkcherylk@cisnevada.org -
Lindsay MontoyaAccounting Clerklindsaym@cisnevada.org
Southern
Meet the team serving students across 70+ schools in Las Vegas and the Clark County School District.
Western
We’re on the ground and in schools around the Reno/Sparks region to serve the students of these communities.
Northeastern
Elko and Humboldt County School Districts have their own unique set of challenges and we work daily to meet them.
Our CIS Statewide Board & Advisors
Board of Directors
Our board members are passionate supporters of the CIS mission, and leaders in a variety of fields including finance, education, marketing, civil rights and more.
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Raymond SpechtBoard Chair, Specht Leadership ConsultingLas Vegas, NV -
Punam MathurVice Chair, Community AdvocateLas Vegas, NV -
Elaine WynnHonorary Founding Chairperson, Communities In SchoolsLas Vegas, NV -
Johanna BlakeBoard Secretary, Bank of AmericaLas Vegas, NV -
Michael CromeBoard Treasurer, Las Vegas RaidersLas Vegas, NV
Board Members
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Ann SilverCEO, Reno + Sparks Chamber of CommerceReno, NV -
Art ZargaryanCEO, Pegasus DevelopmentLas Vegas, NV -
Ayesha MolinoMGM Resorts InternationalLas Vegas, NV -
Casey FlairAristocrat GamingLas Vegas, NV -
Danny RuizThe Venetian ResortLas Vegas, NV -
Ed CecchiCommunity AdvocateLas Vegas, NV -
Jameson BaumanNew York Life Insurance CompanyLas Vegas, NV -
Jayme PuuCareSource NevadaLas Vegas, NV -
Jenna OwenAP Mortgage/Humboldt County School District School Board -
Jerrie MerrittWestern Alliance BankLas Vegas, NV -
Jessica C. ColePsychology Graduate & MFT studentLas Vegas, NV -
Krystal AllanCity of Las VegasLas Vegas, NV -
Leslie GoicoecheaNevada Gold MinesElko, NV -
Mary SchwandtAcha ConstructionElko, NV -
Mike KazmierskiStrengthen our CommunityReno, NV -
Nelson AraujoR&R PartnersLas Vegas, NV -
Nileen KnokeCox CommunicationsLas Vegas, NV -
Shannon BrownNV EnergyLas Vegas, NV
Latest Happenings and Stories
