M. Angel Flores is the VP of Advancement for Communities In Schools’ national office, based in Arlington, VA. Angel was drawn to CIS’ mission and commitment to improving public education for millions of Title I students across the country. The daughter of public school graduates, a graduate herself, the mother of three public school scholars, and an elected Board member of her local public school district, Angel is deeply invested in supporting every community in educating their youth.

Angel has over two decades of experience working with and within nonprofits across the sector as a highly motivated, results-oriented, and compassionate executive. She has advised organizations and planned and managed campaigns ranging from $20 million to $4 billion. She has extensive expertise managing strategic operations, planning and directing large-scale capital and comprehensive campaigns, incorporating gift planning strategies, refining major gift programs, and building and fostering positive cultures of philanthropy. Prior to joining CIS, Angel worked for CCS Fundraising and the Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation.

A natural community-builder, Angel has co-founded and led many employee-focused initiatives and ERGs. She currently serves as Treasurer of the AFP NYC Executive Committee and on the Board of the Philanthropic Planning Group of Greater New York (PPGGNY).

Originally from West Texas, Angel graduated magna cum laude from Wash U with a BA in English Literature and Dance. She currently resides in the Lower Hudson Valley with her family and sweet senior pup, Hank. Angel constantly draws on her dance, yoga, meditation, and Ayurvedic training to maintain her flexibility and strength in mind, body, and spirit.