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 Officer -
Alexis BenavidezChief Administrative Officer -
Brittany DuPreeChief Development Officer -
Kathy RuddChief Programs Officerkathyr@cisnevada.org -
Tami Hance-LehrConsultant -
Vanessa Helfrick PaulusSenior Director of Public Affairs -
Kenesha ThompsonSenior Human Resources Director -
Natalie AllinState Data Director -
Tom ChapmanController -
Dalisa CooperDirector of Development & Engagement -
Tasia WilsonState Director of Specialized Programs -
Tori DellaRoccaMarketing & Communications Director -
Mitzury “Mitz” AguilarSenior HR Manager -
Christin DixonState Specialized Data Manager -
Emily ElzeftawyPublic Funding Manager -
Leslie LeuenhagenSenior Manager Development and Engagement – NENV/WNV
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Loidie MarroquinMarketing Manager -
Katie McDowellState Manager, Program Standards & Learning -
Fiorella OsunaState Achieve In Life Program Manager -
Karen PickensAccounting and Payroll Manager -
Teri SaldanaAdministrative & HR Support Manager -
Tim WagonerPrivate Grant Manager
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Erin CombsProgrammatic Initiatives & Partnership Specialist -
Ana GiveroDevelopment and External Affairs Specialist -
Lauren KaplanHuman Resources Business Partner -
Marilyn KayGrant Accounting Clerk
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Cheryl KeltonAccounting Clerk -
Lindsay MontoyaAccounting Clerk -
Marciela ContrerasState Administrative Assistant
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 -
David WillisFontainebleau Las VegasLas 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
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