A dynamic team of community minded experts

The CISNC team is a special group of individuals who combine their talent, passion and care to ensure every child in North Carolina achieves their full potential, equipped with the knowledge and tools to succeed in and out of the classroom. We help students, families, school leaders and their staff navigate the availability of many public and private community services.  When barriers are removed, every child can take full advantage of a great education and reach their life goals.

To contact us, please email us or call us at (919) 832-2700.   

State Office Team

  • Sarah A. Almeida
    VP of Finance
  • Tristyn Card
    Special Events & Advancement Coordinator
  • Jill Cox
    President & CEO
  • C. Michelle DeJesus
    Program Director in Rocky Mount
  • Susan Everhart
    Grant Writer
  • Rose Ferguson
    Director of Cumberland
  • Debbie Frank
    Accounting Specialist
  • Willie Gillus
    Director of Embedded Operations, Northeast Region
  • Amy Hall
    VP of Human Resources & Talent
  • Virginia Haynes
    Director of JNCG
  • LaShawn Hewitt
    Assistant Director
    of Youth Development
  • Dorothy Hinton
    Executive Director, Rocky Mount
  • Akilah Hunte
    Director of Data Strategies
  • Jesseca Huntley
    Director of Finance
  • Martinique Lovett
    Communications Manager
  • Dr. Elmore D. Lowery
    Vice President of Student Supports
  • Colin McColskey-Leary
    Vice President of Research, Evaluation, and Innovation
  • Connie Pettis
    HR Specialist
  • Blake Ross
    Finance Manager
  • Heather Wallace
    Director of Organizational Health and Accreditation
  • Phillis White
    Director of Network Support
  • Kelly D. Webb, MBA
    Vice President of External Affairs

Student Support Team

  • Natalie Bass
    Reengagement Coordinator
  • Tameka Bright
    Parent University Coordinator
  • Nicole Boone
    Student Support Specialist
  • Patricia Brinson
    Youth Success Coach
    R2R
  • Jacoby Bullock
    Reengagement Coordinator
  • Ashley Cephas
    Student Support Specialist
  • Tremel Davis
    Student Support Specialist
  • Jacqueline Esule
    Student Support Specialist
  • Tia Evans
    Student Support Specialist
  • Dustin Foster
    College and Career Specialist
    JNCG
  • Ericka Freeman
    College and Career Specialist
    JNCG
  • Chrystal Gilbert
    Student Support Specialist
  • Domonique Hall
    Reengagement Coordinator
  • Orville Heron
    Youth Success Coach
  • Delilah Jones
    Youth Success Coach
    R2R
  • Justin Kee
    Youth Success Coach
    R2R
  • Arthur Kelly
    College and Career Specialist
    JNCG
  • Anthony McKinnon
    Student Support Specialist
  • Shante Mercer
    Parental Instructional Coordinator
  • Megan New
    Student Support Specialist
  • David Nobles
    Student Support Specialist
  • Latonia Oakley
    Student Support Specialist
  • Shy’kira Porter
    Student Support Specialist
  • Lauren Robbins
    Student Support Specialist
  • Nya Robinson
    College and Career Specialist
    JNCG
  • Chacola Smith
    Student Support Specialist
  • Treshanda Smith
    Reengagement Coordinator
  • Miranda Stewart
    College and Career Specialist
    JNCG
  • Parrish Walker
    College and Career Specialist
    JNCG
  • Dani Wilber
    Student Support Specialist
  • Michael Williams
    Student Support Specialist
  • Josh Yow
    College and Career Specialist JNCG