Hello and Welcome, CIS Alumni!
We’re so happy you’re here! This page is all about you—an incredibly dedicated group of people who’ve helped make CIS what it is today. You are the heart of this community, and your journey continues to inspire us all.
Whether you're exploring new horizons, looking for opportunities, or reconnecting with familiar faces, we’ve got your back. Think of this as your space to find resources, connect with each other, and to stay connected to us! Remember you’re never far from CIS and we want to stay connected to you. Wherever life takes you, you’ll always have a home here with us.
Thank you for being such an amazing part of the CIS family!
Cecilia Lee
Principal, Alumni Relations
Join Our Alumni Online Community
The CIS Alumni Community is an engaging, online space where CIS Alumni and CIS Staff can connect, share, and build relationships in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment. It will continue to evolve over time providing alumni with relevant communications, upskilling opportunities, events, affiliate groups, learning and support resources, networking, and more.
Communities In Schools Welcomes 10 Alumni Leaders to Its National Advisory Council
The newest cohort of its National Alumni Advisory Council will help shape and strengthen national alumni engagement efforts across the organization. Drawing from their lived experiences as CIS students, council members will provide insight and feedback on alumni programs, strengthen connections across the CIS alumni network and help identify meaningful opportunities for leadership, engagement and professional growth.
Alumni Resources
Alumni Spotlight
Leanna Esquivel
This month, we’re celebrating Leanna Esquivel, a proud Communities In Schools of Tacoma alumna whose commitment to community continues to make an impact.
Today, Leanna serves as Neighborhood Services Manager for the Tacoma Public Library, creating welcoming spaces centered on connection, access, and belonging. She is also part of the new cohort of the National Alumni Advisory Council, bringing her experience and passion for equity and service to a broader CIS community.
Leanna’s journey is a powerful reminder that supporting students today can inspire the community leaders of tomorrow.
