We’re More Than A Team. We’re family.


We live in a vast and varied state—both in geography and in ideology. Sometimes it can be challenging to come together physically and intellectually and find common ground. View our Diversity, Equity, Belonging, and Inclusion statement here: English version and Spanish version.
But we believe there’s one goal we can all agree on—our kids deserve the freedom and opportunity to achieve in the classroom and beyond regardless of race, zip code or socioeconomic background.
We are responsible for creating a community that empowers every child and teen to discover and become the most authentic, successful, fulfilled, joyful version of themselves.
Nevada Headquarters
Communities In Schools is guided by a talented, committed and diverse group of business leaders. Get to know our Nevada team who supports our school sites throughout our state.
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
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Punam MathurVice Chair, Elaine P. Wynn & Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV
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Tom EdingtonTreasurer, Western Pacific InsuranceLas Vegas, NV
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Joyce WoodhouseSecretary, Education AdvocateHenderson, NV
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Elaine WynnFounding Chairperson, Communities In SchoolsLas Vegas, NV
Board Members
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Christopher HumePLAYSTUDIOSLas Vegas, NV
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Dr. Constance BrooksUniversity of Nevada, Las VegasLas Vegas, NV
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Dr. Tiffany Tyler-GarnerCity of Las VegasLas Vegas, NV
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Ed CecchiCommunity AdvocateLas Vegas, NV
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Elizabeth BlauBlau & AssociatesLas Vegas, NV
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Erin WootanGrand Sierra ResortReno, NV
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Jameson BaumanNew York Life Insurance CompanyLas Vegas, NV
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Jennifer HutterCommunity AdvocateReno, NV
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Jerrie MerrittBank of NevadaLas Vegas, NV
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Johanna BlakeBank of AmericaLas Vegas, NV
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Krystal AllanLas Vegas, NV
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Lisa TurnerEXP Realty & Koinonia Construction
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Lori ColvinSouthwest Gas CorporationLas Vegas, NV
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Mara McNeillToyota Financial Savings BankDallas-Fort Worth, TX
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Melissa SchultzNevada Gold MinesElko, NV
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Michael CromeLas Vegas RaidersLas Vegas, NV
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Nileen KnokeCox CommunicationsLas Vegas, NV
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Phyllis GurgevichNevada Bankers AssociationLas Vegas, NV
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Ramiro LopezTelemundoLas Vegas, NV
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Shannon BrownNV EnergyLas Vegas, NV