Meet CIS of Nevada

We’re More Than A Team. We’re family.

Leadership Circle Event with Elaine Wynn Rey Saldana Tami Hance-Lehr
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.

  • Tami Hance-Lehr
    Tami Hance-Lehr
    Chief Executive Officer
    tamih@cisnevada.org
  • Kelly Pearsall
    Chief Financial & Operations Officer
    kellyp@cisnevada.org
  • Alexis Benavidez Headshot
    Alexis Benavidez
    Chief Administrative Officer
    alexis@cisnevada.org
  • Brittany DuPree
    Chief Development Officer
    brittanyd@cisnevada.org
  • Kathy Rudd
    Chief Programs Officer
    kathyr@cisnevada.org
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    Kenesha Thompson
    Senior Human Resources Director
    keneshat@cisnevada.org
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    Jamie Chazan
    Senior Director of Grants
    jamiec@cisnevada.org
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    Vanessa Helfrick Paulus
    Senior Director of Public Affairs
    vanessah@cisnevada.org
  • Tori DellaRocca
    Marketing & Communications Director
    torid@cisnevada.org
  • Dalisa Cooper
    Director of Development & Engagement
    dalisac@cisnevada.org
  • Tasia Wilson
    State Director of Specialized Programs
    tasiaw@cisnevada.org
  • Natalie Allin
    State Data Director
    nataliea@cisnevada.org
  • Mitzury “Mitz” Aguilar
    Senior HR Manager
    mitzurya@cisnevada.org
  • Teri_Saldana
    Teri Saldana
    Administrative & HR Support Manager
    teris@cisnevada.org
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    Karen Pickens
    Accounting and Payroll Manager
    karenp@cisnevada.org
  • Loidie Marroquin
    Marketing Manager
    loidiep@cisnevada.org
  • Emily Elzeftawy
    Public Funding Manager
    emilye@cisnevada.org
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    Erin Combs
    Programmatic Initiatives & Partnership Specialist
    erinj@cisnevada.org
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    Christin Dixon
    Data & Systems Analyst
    christind@cisnevada.org
  • Lauren Kaplan
    Human Resources Business Partner
    laurenk@cisnevada.org
  • Ana Givero
    Development and External Affairs Specialist
    anam@cisnevada.org
  • Cheryl Kelton
    Accounting Clerk
    cherylk@cisnevada.org
  • Christopher Williams
    State FSCS Program Manager
    christopherW@cisnevada.org
  • Fiorella Osuna
    State Achieve In Life Program Manager
    fiorellao@cisnevada.org
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    Leslie Leuenhagen
    Senior Manager Development and Engagement – NENV/WNV
    lesliel@cisnevada.org
  • Lindsay Montoya
    Accounting Clerk
    lindsaym@cisnevada.org
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    Marilyn Kay
    Grant Accounting Clerk
    markilynk@cisnevada.org
  • Milenia Silver
    State Office Administrative Assistant
    milenias@cisnevada.org
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    Tim Wagoner
    Private Grant Manager
    timothyw@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.

  • Raymond Specht
    Raymond Specht
    Board Chair, Specht Leadership Consulting
    Las Vegas, NV
  • Punam Mathur
    Punam Mathur
    Vice Chair, Community Advocate
    Las Vegas, NV
  • Elaine Wynn
    Elaine Wynn
    Honorary Founding Chairperson, Communities In Schools
    Las Vegas, NV
  • Michael Crome
    Michael Crome
    Board Treasurer, Las Vegas Raiders
    Las Vegas, NV

Board Members

  • Ann Silver
    CEO, Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce
    Reno, NV
  • Art Zargaryan
    CEO, Pegasus Development
    Las Vegas, NV
  • Casey Flair
    Casey Flair
    Aristocrat Gaming
    Las Vegas, NV
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    Danny Ruiz
    The Venetian Resort
    Las Vegas, NV
  • Dr. Constance Brooks
    Dr. Constance Brooks
    University of Nevada, Las Vegas
    Las Vegas, NV
  • Dr. Tifffany Tyler-Garner
    Dr. Tiffany Tyler-Garner
    City of Las Vegas
    Las Vegas, NV
  • Ed Cecchi Communities In Schools of Nevada Board Member
    Ed Cecchi
    Community Advocate
    Las Vegas, NV
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    Elizabeth Blau
    Blau & Associates
    Las Vegas, NV
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    Jameson Bauman
    New York Life Insurance Company
    Las Vegas, NV
  • Jerrie Merritt
    Jerrie Merritt
    Western Alliance Bank
    Las Vegas, NV
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    Jessica C. Cole
    Psychology Graduate & MFT student
    Las Vegas, NV
  • Johanna Blake
    Johanna Blake
    Bank of America
    Las Vegas, NV
  • Krystal Allan
    Krystal Allan
    City of Las Vegas
    Las Vegas, NV
  • Leslie Goicoechea
    Nevada Gold Mines
    Elko, NV
  • Mary Schwandt
    Acha Construction
    Elko, NV
  • Mike Kazmierski
    Strengthen our Community
    Reno, NV
  • Nelson Araujo
    R&R Partners
    Las Vegas, NV
  • Nileen Knoke
    Nileen Knoke
    Cox Communications
    Las Vegas, NV
  • Phyllis Gurgevich
    Phyllis Gurgevich
    Nevada Bankers Association
    Las Vegas, NV
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    Shannon Brown
    NV Energy
    Las Vegas, NV
Latest Happenings and Stories

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