Who We Are
Communities In Schools of Hampton Roads surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
Helping Hampton Roads Students Succeed
At Communities In Schools of Hampton Roads, we believe that being present in students’ lives is key to unlocking their potential. We place dedicated, caring staff–known as Site Coordinators–inside schools to build relationships and connect students to needed resources. Our evidence-model is nationally recognized for improving attendance, behavior, graduation rates, and advancing education equity
Dedicated Staff, Real Impact.
Get to know the passionate professionals leading our work to support students across Hampton Roads.
Helping Hampton Roads Students Succeed
At Communities In Schools of Hampton Roads 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.
Meet Our Board of Directors
Meet the community leaders and partners guiding our mission and ensuring organizational success.
Our Executive Team
Dedicated Staff, Real Impact.
Our dedicated team leads our work as the backbone of the organization to surround Hampton Roads students with support every day.
Development Team
Human Resources
Social Media Manager
Community Engagement Coordinator
Program Directors
Our Site Coordinators
Dedicated professionals embedded in schools across Hampton Roads to support students, families and educators.
Our Board of Directors
Strategic leadership and active governance guides our mission and ensures organizational success.
Dr. Johnny Garcia
CISofHR Board Chair
CEO | SimIs, Inc.
Dr. Valerie Burge-Hall
CISofHR Board Secretary
Dean of TCC Portsmouth Campus | Tidewater Community College
Mrs. Olivia Foreman
CISofHR Board Treasurer
Sales Service Supervisor | GEICO
Ms. Melissa Fularon
Director of Grant Programs | The Port of Virginia
Mrs. Alison Johnson
CISofHR Past Board Chair
Business & Marketing Consultant | AJ Consulting
Mr. Kurt R. Kondas
CISofHR Past Board Chair
President / CEO | Universal Air & Gas Products Corp.
Mr. Ron Babb
Technology Supervisor | Portsmouth Public Schools
Dr. Tekita C. Blackwell
Founder | C.L.A.S.S. Culture
Mr. Shaun Buford
Vice President, Director of Sales | Audacy
Mr. Mark Carter
Sr. VP Performance Testing Delivery Manager | Bank of America
Ms. Erin Colston
Manager | Children’s Museum of VA
Mrs. Debra Dart
Dean of Business | Tidewater Community College
Dr. Jane Elyce Glasgow
Executive Director of Minus 9 to 5 | Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at EVMS
Dr. Sam L. Logan III
Pastor | New Hope Baptist Church
Mr. Chris Mitchell
Director of Sales | Globalinx Subsea Colocation
Dr. Isaiah Moore
Community Volunteer
Dr. Francine Pearce
Medical Director of Health Equity | Sentara
Mr. Riz Syed
Vice President | Cell Tech, Inc.
Mr. Chris Mitchell
Director of Sales | Globalinx Subsea Colocation
Dr. Isaiah Moore
Community Volunteer
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