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 andΒ committed business leaders. Get to know our Nevada team who supports our school sites throughout our state.
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Tami Hance-LehrChief Executive Officertamih@cisnevada.org -
Kelly PearsallChief Financial & Operations Officerkellyp@cisnevada.org -
Alexis BenavidezChief Administrative Officeralexis@cisnevada.org -
Brittany DuPreeChief Development Officerbrittanyd@cisnevada.org -
Kathy RuddChief Programs Officerkathyr@cisnevada.org -
Kenesha ThompsonSenior Human Resources Directorkeneshat@cisnevada.org -
Vanessa Helfrick PaulusSenior Director of Public Affairsvanessah@cisnevada.org -
Tori DellaRoccaMarketing & Communications Directortorid@cisnevada.org -
Dalisa CooperDirector of Development & Engagementdalisac@cisnevada.org -
Tasia WilsonState Director of Specialized Programstasiaw@cisnevada.org -
Natalie AllinState Data Directornataliea@cisnevada.org -
Mitzury “Mitz” AguilarSenior HR Managermitzurya@cisnevada.org -
Teri SaldanaAdministrative & HR Support Managerteris@cisnevada.org -
Karen PickensAccounting and Payroll Managerkarenp@cisnevada.org -
Loidie MarroquinMarketing Managerloidiep@cisnevada.org -
Katie McDowellState Manager, Program Standards & Learningkatiem@cisnevada.org -
Emily ElzeftawyPublic Funding Manageremilye@cisnevada.org -
Erin CombsProgrammatic Initiatives & Partnership Specialisterinj@cisnevada.org -
Christin DixonData & Systems Analystchristind@cisnevada.org -
Lauren KaplanHuman Resources Business Partnerlaurenk@cisnevada.org -
Ana GiveroDevelopment and External Affairs Specialistanam@cisnevada.org -
Cheryl KeltonAccounting Clerkcherylk@cisnevada.org -
Christopher WilliamsState FSCS Program ManagerchristopherW@cisnevada.org -
Fiorella OsunaState Achieve In Life Program Managerfiorellao@cisnevada.org -
Leslie LeuenhagenSenior Manager Development and Engagement – NENV/WNVlesliel@cisnevada.org -
Lindsay MontoyaAccounting Clerklindsaym@cisnevada.org -
Marilyn KayGrant Accounting Clerkmarkilynk@cisnevada.org -
Tim WagonerPrivate Grant Managertimothyw@cisnevada.org -
Tom ChapmanControllerthomasc@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
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