About Us

Communities In Schools of Hampton Roads (CISofHR) is a leading dropout prevention organization that operates in 30 schools across 7 cities in Hampton Roads.

Our organization connects students and families with community resources tailored to local needs through a dedicated school-based site coordinator. Utilizing the Communities In Schools Integrated Student Supports Model, a CISofHR school-based site coordinator, identifies underserved students, assesses school and student needs, and establishes partnerships with community allies. These partnerships offer tailored supports to both schools and students, ultimately leading to increased graduation rates and decreased dropout rates

Meet Our Team

“At CISofHR, we are dedicated to serving students and families in our community. Together, our leadership and staff are committed to helping every student reach their full potential.

“We believe that every child deserves the support and resources necessary to succeed in school and in life.”

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dr. Johnny Garcia

Board Chair
CEO | SimIs, Inc.

Mr. Thomas Cross

Board Vice-Chair
Director of State and Local Government Affairs |
The Port of Virginia

Dr. Valeria Burge-Hall

Board Secretary
Dean of TCC Portsmouth Campus | Tidewater Community College

Mrs. Olivia Thomas

Board Treasurer
Sales Service Supervisor | GEICO

Mrs. Alison Johnson

Past Board Chair
Business & Marketing Consultant | AJ Consulting

Mr. Kurt R. Kondas

Past Board Chair
President / CEO | Universal Air & Gas Products Corp.

Dr. Tekita C. Blackwell

Board Member
Founder | C.L.A.S.S. Culture

Mr. Ron Babb

Board Member
Technology Supervisor | Portsmouth Public Schools

Mrs. Dean Dart

Board Member
Dean of Business | Tidewater Community College

Dr. Sam L. Logan III

Board Member
Pastor | New Hope Baptist Church

Mr. Mark Carter

Board Member
Sr. VP Performance Testing Delivery Manger | Bank of America

Dr. Jane Elyce Glasgow

Board Member
Executive Director of Minus 9 to 5 | Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at EVMS

Mr. Shaun Buford

Board Member
Vice President, Director of Sales | Audacy

Mr. Chris Mitchell

Board Member
Director of Sales | Globalinx Subsea Colocation

Dr. Isaiah Moore

Board Member
Community Volunteer

Dr. Francine Pearce

Board Member
Medical Director of Health Equity | Sentara

Ms. Erin Colston

Board Member
Manager | Children’s Museum of VA