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At Communities In Schools, we believe every student deserves the support they need to stay in school and achieve in life. Our Speakers Bureau brings this mission to life by connecting audiences with experienced nonprofit leaders, student support professionals, and community leaders who are driving real change in schools and communities. Whether you’re hosting a conference, staff training, community event, or classroom discussion, our speakers offer powerful insights, practical strategies, and inspiring stories centered on student success.

Speakers

Takita Battle

Takita Battle

Sr. Director, Institutional Giving
Communities In Schools National Office
Areas of expertise: Capacity Building, Philanthropy

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Heather Clawson

Heather Clawson, Ph.D.

Chief Program and Innovation Officer
Communities In Schools National Office
Areas of expertise: Family Engagement, Integrated Student Supports (ISS), Capacity Building

Read more about Heather Clawson, Ph.D.

Jessy Cuddy

Jessy Cuddy

Vice President, Learning & Practice
Areas of expertise: Capacity Building, Enrichment/Motivation, Family Engagement, Integrated Student Supports (ISS)

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Shaunna Finley

Shaunna D. Finley, PhD.

Senior Advisor, District & Community Engagement
Communities In Schools National Office
Areas of expertise: Capacity Building, Upward Mobility, Enrichment/Motivation

Read more about Shaunna D. Finley, PhD.

Michael Huang

Michael Huang

Vice President, District and Community Engagement
Communities In Schools National Office
Areas of expertise: Capacity Building, Upward Mobility, Integrated Student Supports (ISS)

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Kevin Leary

Kevin Leary, Ph.D

Sr. Director Research & Evaluation
Communities In Schools National Office
Areas of expertise: Capacity Building, Integrated Student Supports (ISS), Research

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Cecilia Lee

Cecilia Lee

Principal, Alumni Relations
Communities In Schools National Office
Areas of expertise: Upward Mobility, Enrichment/Motivation, Family Engagement

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Chris Murray

Christopher Murray

Senior Director, Innovation and Strategic Initiatives
Communities In Schools National Office
Areas of expertise: Capacity Building, Integrated Student Supports (ISS)

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Rey Saldana

Rey Saldaña

President and CEO
Communities In Schools National Office
Areas of expertise: Enrichment/Motivation, Capacity Building, Philanthropy, Upward Mobility

Read more about Rey Saldaña

Joaquin Tamayo

Joaquin Tamayo

Vice President of Policy, Marketing & Communications
Areas of expertise: Education Policy, Capacity Building

Read more about Joaquin Tamayo

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