CIS_2015-2016_Annual_Report

Annual Report
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C I S K e e p S K I d S I n S C h o o l

Communities In Schools of houston
2015–2016 Sites
ALDINE ISD
davis high School
nimitz high School
ALIEF ISD
Albright Middle School
Alexander elementary School
Alief learning Center
Alief Middle School
Best elementary School
Boone elementary School
Budewig Intermediate School
Bush elementary School
Chambers elementary School
Chancellor elementary School
Collins elementary School
Cummings elementary School
elsik high School
elsik ninth Grade Center
hastings high School
hastings ninth Grade Center
hearne elementary School
heflin elementary School
holmquist elementary School
holub Middle School
horn elementary School
Killough Middle School
Klentzman Intermediate School
landis elementary School
liestman elementary School
Mahanay elementary School
Martin elementary School
Mata Intermediate School
o’donnell Middle School
olle Middle School
owens Intermediate School
Smith elementary School
Sneed elementary School
Taylor high School
Youens elementary School
ALIEF ISD – HOUSTON’S KIDS
Bush elementary School
Sneed elementary School
Youngblood Intermediate School
COMMUNITY CENTERS
Fort Bend Boys & Girls Club
Spring Branch Boys & Girls Club
COMMUNITY COLLEGES
hCC-Spring Branch
lone Star College – Greenspoint Center
lone Star College – Thorne Campus
lone Star College – Victory Center
HOUSTON ISD
Atherton elementary School
Attucks Middle School
Austin high School
Bastian elementary School
Bonham elementary School
Bruce elementary School
Chavez high School
davis high School
edison Middle School
elrod elementary School
Gallegos elementary School
hamilton Middle School
harris elementary School
hartsfield elementary School
patrick henry Middle School
holland Middle School
Jackson Middle School
Kennedy elementary School
Key Middle School
lamar high School
lantrip elementary School
lee high School
lewis elementary School
Marshall Middle School
Mcnamara elementary School
Milby high School
neff early learning Center
neff elementary School
north houston early College
high School
port houston elementary School
Reagan high School
Sharpstown high School
Sherman elementary School
Stevenson Middle School
Sutton elementary School
Tijerina elementary School
Walnut Bend elementary School
West Briar Middle School
Wheatley high School
Whittier elementary School
Worthing high School
SPRING BRANCH ISD
Academy of Choice
The Bear Boulevard School
Buffalo Creek elementary School
Cedar Brook elementary School
district Alternative education program
edgewood elementary School
hollibrook elementary School
housman elementary School
landrum Middle School
The lion lane School
northbrook high School
northbrook Middle School
nottingham elementary School
The panda path School
pine Shadows elementary School
Ridgecrest elementary School
Shadow oaks elementary School
Sherwood elementary School
Spring Branch elementary School
Spring Branch Middle School
Spring Forest Middle School
Spring oaks Middle School
Spring Shadows elementary School
Spring Woods high School
Spring Woods Middle School
Terrace elementary School
Thornwood elementary School
The Tiger Trail School
Treasure Forest elementary School
Westchester Academy for
International Studies
Westwood elementary School
The Wildcat Way School
Woodview elementary School
FORT BEND ISD
McAuliffe Middle School
STATE CHARTER SCHOOLS
KIpp 3d Academy
Sanchez high School
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Table of Contents
Communities In Schools of houston 2015-2016 Sites ....................................i
From the executive director...................................................................................1
From the president.....................................................................................................2
Integrated Student Supports .............................................................................3-4
Mission and Beliefs.....................................................................................................6
CIS students in Houston ISD
Who We Serve.............................................................................................................8
It Takes A proven Model ........................................................................................10
Impact.............................................................................................................................12
effectiveness ...............................................................................................................14
Snapshot: liyjon deSilva ........................................................................................16
CIS Nursing Internship Students
Collaborative partnership network...................................................................18
Financials.....................................................................................................................20
2015-2016 Major donors.........................................................................................22
2015-2016 Board of directors...............................................................................24
CIS students in Alief ISD
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From the Executive Director
during my many years with Communities In Schools of houston (CIS),
I have learned invaluable lessons. I know with certainty that CIS does
community-enriching, life-altering work. I know this because we hear
it directly from those affected: a school district leader who said her
district was able to meet the needs of students and families after
hurricane Katrina only because of CIS; a mother who thanked CIS for
helping her family stay in their apartment while she found new
employment; a student whose life was saved when he calmly shared
his suicide plan with CIS; and a teacher who described how he could
finally focus all of his efforts on teaching knowing that CIS would
attend to all other student needs. I am certain that CIS makes the
needed difference.
While reflecting on the 2015-2016 school year, I am very aware of
another important truth. In order to continue making the needed
difference for our students, families, schools and communities, CIS
must balance institutional knowledge with innovation. This requires
patience and risk, respect and critical questioning, and even a good
sense of humor. This intentional approach is necessary because of
the many shifts in our community and the increasingly complex needs
of our students, families and schools. CIS, as always, will meet this
challenge head-on with the support of community collaborators.
Communities In Schools of houston stands ready to do whatever it
takes to keep students in school and prepare them for college and
career.
Sincerely,
Cynthia Clay Briggs
executive director
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From the President
due to your generous support, last year Communities In Schools of
houston (CIS) touched the lives of 111,285 students, served 31,101
students through walk-in services and provided intensive intervention
services for 7,345 students. our CIS students achieved amazing
outcomes:
98% stayed in school
95% of our seniors graduated
96% improved in academics, attendance and/or behavior
93% were promoted to the next grade
We served students in 121 schools during the 2015-16 school year. We
have been helping children achieve, advance, graduate and see the
path to their goals in life for over 37 years, and we will continue to do
so for many more decades to come with your generous support.
Speaking of your support – a sincere thank you for all that you do for
Communities In Schools of houston. The economy in houston was
challenging in the 2015-16 school year, but your continued support
along with CIS’ financial resilience and discipline allowed us to
continue our much-needed services at the same level as prior years.
CIS is an extremely well-run organization with excellent staff and
leadership, an involved and attuned board, and a network of over 400
partner agencies in our community to help deliver the services our
school children need. Reflective of this, I am proud to say that CIS
achieved Charity navigator’s coveted 4-star rating for demonstrating
strong financial health, accountability and transparency.
Although Communities In Schools of houston is already achieving
amazing results, we continue to innovate ways to spread and improve
our services. As an example, we are very excited about our growth in
the Alief Independent School district, and forecast that in the next
few years we will have a CIS program on eVeRY campus in the district.
This holistic approach – being able to continue our CIS services
seamlessly with a student as they progress from kindergarten through
high school - we believe will yield amazing results, and produce real
superstars!
The CIS model of developing a caring one-on-one relationship with
a student in need and a trained, dedicated CIS student support
specialist along with community volunteers and partners is the key to
our success. our staff is there for our students – always cheering them
on and helping them accomplish their goals. how CIS works is best
told by our students – their real-life stories of overcoming sometimes
overwhelming adversity with a friendly and helping hand from their
CIS project Manager. our students rediscover the excitement of
achieving and a common phrase we hear from them when they get on
that path to success is: “I can achieve anything!” Instilling this “I can
achieve anything” mindset in a student who was on the road to
dropping out and becoming a statistic is priceless – and it is what
Communities In Schools of houston does every day.
I thank you again for all that you do for Communities In Schools of
houston, and it is only through your continued support that we can
deliver life changing services to our houston area students in need.
Thank you,
david Sambrooks
president of the Board
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Integrated Student Supports
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Full time CIS project Managers are skilled at assessing students’ needs, providing direct services and making
referrals to community resources. CIS believes that by providing our Six Core Services we can empower students
to stay in school and achieve in life. CIS strategically aligns and delivers needed resources so that students can
focus on learning.
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SUPPORTIVE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING
providing Supportive Guidance and Counseling sessions individually and in group settings to help
students manage their emotions and interactions with peers and adults by addressing issues such as
grief and loss, depression, low self-esteem, anger management, anxiety, and suspected drug/alcohol
use.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
providing tutoring sessions for students who require personalized attention, including one-on-one
support as well as support groups in test-taking, study skills, or specific subject areas.
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HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
delivering health and human Services as well as linking students via referrals to local social service
agencies to meet basic needs involving food, clothing, housing and transportation. Crisis intervention,
employment, dental and mental health issues are addressed as well by referring students to local
community service agencies.
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Integrated Student Supports
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COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS
Building students’ skills to prepare them for post-secondary education and careers beyond high
school. CIS hosts career days, holds student workshops on resumes, how to apply for a job, and how
to have a successful job interview.
PARENT & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
Coordinating parent and Family engagement activities on the school campus increases students’
support systems at home and helps performance in the classroom. CIS provides parent workshops
to engage parents and coordinates volunteer opportunities for parents at the school to involve the
family in their child’s education.
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ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
offering various enrichment Activities, including organizing trips for kids to visit local museums,
cultural events, and college campus tours. CIS also plans large group events such as guest speaker
presentations and health fairs.
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PROGRAMS
don’t change people –
RelATIonShIpS do!
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Mission and Beliefs
The mission of Communities In Schools of houston (CIS) is to surround students with a
community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
CIS believes that every child deserves and needs the Five Basics to succeed academically
and beyond. The Five Basic principles of CIS are:
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A ONE-ON-ONE RELATIONSHIP WITH A CARING ADULT
CIS believes that programs don’t change people – relationships do! Children need positive
role models to create expectations for success, offer encouragement, and provide academic
support. CIS provides children who are most at risk with a responsible adult to foster their
positive growth and development.
A SAFE PLACE TO LEARN AND GROW
CIS’ office on each campus provides students with a warm and caring environment. Through after-school and summer programs
focused on academics and life skills, CIS is dedicated to ensuring that students have a safe and appropriate environment in which to
learn and achieve their potential.
A HEALTHY START AND A HEALTHY FUTURE
Many school-aged children lack basic medical and mental health services as well as nutritious food – essential for healthy development.
CIS provides access to health and dental care, food programs, and counseling services for thousands of students who might otherwise
go without.
A MARKETABLE SKILL TO USE UPON GRADUATION
When students see that they have options in life, they get excited about their future. CIS works with students on career development
and readiness, and helps create pathways to college.
A CHANCE TO GIVE BACK TO PEERS AND COMMUNITY
CIS works with students to build their confidence, develop their talents and leadership skills, and strengthen their involvement in
community service and service-learning activities.
CIS places a full-time social service provider on the school campus to deliver a variety of direct services and provide referrals to other
agencies, as needed, to ensure that every student we serve receives these Five Basics.
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“every child deserves a champion, an adult who will never give up on them,
who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the
best that they can possibly be.”
– Rita pierson, educator & education Advocate
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CIS students in Spring Branch ISd

Who We Serve
CIS provides comprehensive, compassionate case-management services to address the whole student. Working intensively
one-on-one, we serve the students who are most vulnerable to dropping out and are often considered the most unlikely
to succeed.
100%
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CIS STUDENT ETHNICITY
3% 2% 2%
CIS HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES
45%
CIS Case-Managed Students
are Identified as At-Risk
of Dropping Out of School *
AT-RISK STUDENTS MEET ONE OR
MORE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA
Has failed two or more classes
Failed to advance to the next grade level or received
unsatisfactory scores on Assessment tests
Has Limited English Proficiency
Is pregnant or parenting
Has foundation skills two or more years behind
their grade
Has previously dropped out of school
Recieves free/reduced lunch
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
recipient
Suffering from familiy or emotional crisis
Has been placed in an alternative education program
Is homeless
63%
30%
2%
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30%
63%
3%
2%
ASIAN
AFRICAN
AMERICAN
HISPANIC
WHITE
OTHER
Single Parent Household
Female
Household
CIS DEMOGRAPHICS
Male
Household
41% 4%
Limited English Proficiency Free/Reduced Lunch Receive Public Assistance
57% 92%
95%
* CIS is a Texas education Agency (TeA) administered program, serving at-risk students who meet the state’s
and/or the legislature’s criteria.
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“no significant learning occurs without a significant relationship.”
– James Comer, professor of Child psychiatry at the Yale Child
Study Center & Associate dean at the Yale School of Medicine
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CIS students in houston ISd

It Takes A Proven Model
EVALUATION
MONITORING
& ADJUSTING
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Communities In Schools of Houston
project managers
COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS
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PROVEN SUCCESS
tier 2: targeted programs
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tier 3: individualized support
tier 1: school-wide services
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ASSESsMENT
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SERVICE PLAN
INTEGRATED
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SUPPORTS
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NEEDS ASSESSMENT
CIS project Managers identify students at risk of dropping
out, assess them to determine students’ needs and ‘gaps’
between current conditions and desired outcomes, then
establish the appropriate supports to ensure the students
stay in school and on track to graduate.
SERVICE PLAN
CIS project Managers develop a Service plan and build a
support team to provide services needed to meet the
needs of the students. The Service plan provides for
varying levels of service delivery. The Service plan also
assigns measurable goals so progress can be tracked
against defined metrics to ensure students are receiving
the best possible supports.
INTEGRATED STUDENT SUPPORTS
CIS project Managers work with local community
professionals, partners and volunteers to provide
students with the supports they need to succeed both
inside and outside the classroom.
MONITORING & ADJUSTING
CIS project Managers continuously monitor student
progress and adjust supports as needed to optimize
results and ensure success.
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EVALUATION
Continuous assessment of our CIS staff and CIS partners
to demonstrate results and improve practice.
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PROVEN SUCCESS
CIS is proven to increase graduation rates and promotion
rates, while decreasing dropout rates.
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“Because CIS is on the campus, it frees up teachers so
that they can teach.”
– linda Gale White, Former First lady of Texas

IMPACT
The success of the Communities In Schools of houston's proven model of case-management and Integrated Student
Supports can be seen in the results.
111,285
Students served through
campus-wide events
31,101
Students served through
targeted intervention services
7,354
Students served through intensive
case-management services
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Campuses on which CIS
served houston area students
409
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CIS proud Graduates

EFFECTIVENESS
98% * 97% * 93% * 94% *
of CIS students
stayed in school
of CIS students
improved in academics,
behavior, and/or
attendance
of CIS students
in K-11 were promoted
to the next grade
of CIS eligible
seniors graduated
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INTEGRATED STUDENT SUPPORTS
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42% 24% 12% 11% 6% 5%
* Results based on case-managed students
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Snapshot: CIS Alumni Liyjon DeSilva
Homeless High School Student Earns a Full Ride Scholarship to College
“I wanted to be able to live like a normal kid,” said liyjon. “But
I slept at parks. My favorite was sleeping in parking lots because
I could see the stars in the sky.”
For liyjon’s first three years of high school, he lived on the
streets. With his mother having died when he was five, his father
out of the picture, and other relatives having taken advantage of
his social security benefits, he was abandoned with no money,
no home and no one to care for him. But he still showed up to
class at Wisdom high School, formerly lee high School.
luckily, liyjon would soon find support from Communities In
Schools (CIS). When a friend took liyjon to meet Jessica Smith,
CIS project Manager on campus, she immediately recognized his
intellect and determination at school. however, along with his
potential, liyjon had a world of unmet needs. Jessica found
him resources such as food, clothes, bus passes, toiletries, and
eventually a stable place to stay.
liyjon was wary of CIS’ help in the beginning, "I didn't trust
her (Ms. Smith) at first, but she kept chasing me just trying
to figure out what was going on, and how she could help.
once I finally opened up to her, things started to change for the
better."
Jessica agrees, "once he (liyjon) was able to recollect himself,
he began to blossom. he didn't have to worry about his safety
and was able to sleep and eat in a warm environment. he was
finally able to be a normal teenager."
With Jessica’s help, liyjon applied for colleges in his senior
year and began to plan for a brighter future that did not involve
living on the streets. he took the SAT and scored among the top
of his class! Along with his 3.67 GpA, which put him in the top 5%
of his class, a teacher nominated him for the posse Foundation
Scholarship, which could earn him a full-ride to Carleton College,
a small liberal arts college in the northwest.
With the scholarship looming as a possibility, Jessica helped
liyjon complete the forms and paperwork, meet deadlines, shop
for interview clothes, and drove him to interviews. liyjon said,
“Without Ms. Smith, I would have never accepted help from
anybody. everyone needs help, everyone needs love. She’s been
like a mother figure to me.”
All of liyjon’s hard work and perseverance paid off. he won
a full scholarship to Carleton College from the posse Foundation.
liyjon said, “CIS was very instrumental in turning my life around…
once I won the scholarship, I truly realized I can do this. My
impossible turned into 'I'm possible.'"
After spending the summer interning at CIS’ central office,
liyjon is now off to a positive start as a freshman at Carleton
College in northfield, Minnesota.
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“Research has proven that the closer the intervention,
the more effective the intervention. To have
the resources, the amazing resources from
the city of houston right there at the
school house is invaluable.”
– Cynthia Clay Briggs, executive director of
Communities In Schools of houston
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Collaborative Partnership Network
CIS has the optimal position in the
community to provide integrated student
supports and leverage partnerships, making
a significant countywide impact.
CIS collaborates with over 400 social
service agencies, local businesses, and
health care providers in the community
to generate meaningful interventions for
students who are most at-risk of dropping
out of school.
Whether a child needs mental health
counseling, tutoring, a trip to the dentist,
school supplies, or a safe place to live, CIS
is there to help.
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“When I think about the value that CIS brings to our district and our students, we spend $1.5
million, and that is a heavy investment. I would not be recommending to my school board or
to my community or to the taxpayers at-large that we spend that kind of money unless we
think we’re getting value.”
— hd Chambers, Alief Independent School district, Superintendent
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CIS students from hCC Spring Branch and
lone Star College on a CIS field trip

Financials
Communities In Schools of houston (CIS) continues to be a true public/private partnership. 59% of CIS total revenue comes
from public funds, specifically support from school districts, state of Texas and harris County. 41% of CIS total revenue comes
from the generosity of foundations and corporate and individual donors.
CIS has a strong fiscal responsibility, with more than 86 cents of every dollar going directly to program services.
2015-2016 operating Revenue: $11,768,207
Revenue: public: $6,981,780 (59%) private: $4,786,427 (41%) expenses: $12,887,410 net Gain/(loss) = ($1,119,203)
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2015-2016 Major Donors
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CIS students in Spring Branch ISd

VALEDICTORIANS ($250,000+) SALUTATORIANS ($100,000-$249,999)
The Brown Foundation, Inc.
hogg Foundation for Mental health
United Way of Greater houston
AT&T
John S. dunn Foundation
The episcopal health Foundation
hess Corporation
houston endowment Inc.
The Meadows Mental health policy Institute
Rockwell Fund, Inc.
Vivian l. Smith Foundation
DEAN'S LIST ($50,000-$99,999)
Capital one
Conocophillips
halliburton
Memorial Assistance Ministries*
phillips 66
The powell Foundation
PRINCIPAL’S LIST ($25,000-$49,999)
Anadarko petroleum Corporation
Chapelwood United Methodist Church
The Clayton Fund, Inc.
Wayne duddlesten Foundation
The Beth and Bob Gower Foundation
George and Mary Josephine hamman Foundation
hauck Charitable Foundation
houston Food Bank*
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen lasher
Marathon oil Corporation
John p. McGovern Foundation
M.d. Anderson Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. david Sambrooks
The Simmons Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Tate
University of Texas health Science Center at houston
HONOR ROLL ($10,000-$24,999)
Assistance league of houston*
BBVA Compass
Centerpoint energy, Inc.
Chicago Bridge & Iron Company
C-Mar America Inc.*
Christian Community Service Center*
Mr. Thomas doggett and Ms. Virginia hoops
Freeport-McMoRan oil & Gas llC
The Grainger Foundation
GRITS Foundation
heights Kids Group*
hudson Group
Kirkland & ellis Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kroger
laura and Andrew McCullough Family Fund
national College Access network
panera Bread Company*
The John M. o’Quinn Foundation
The Saramco Foundation
Spindletop Charities, Inc.
Spring Branch Middle School pTA
Susan Vaughan Foundation, Inc.
Transformation Foundation of Texas
The West endowment
ADVOCATES ($5,000-$9,999)
Baker Botts l.l.p.
Bhp Billiton petroleum
Mr. and Mrs. Murry Bowden
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Cater
Charity Guild of Catholic Women
The pearl F. Chon Family Foundation
Christ The King presbyterian Church*
Mr. & Mrs. h. Markley Crosswell III
Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. duncan III
The honorable & Mrs. ed emmett
Friedman Foundation
Melbern G. & Susanne M. Glasscock Foundation
Ms. Amy Grace*
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gwin
The harris Foundation
h-e-B
Mr. R. Maynard holt
houston Black Firefighters Association*
houston Zoo*
The leon Jaworski Foundation
King & Spalding llp
Kirby Corporation
Kirkland & ellis llp
Mr. & Mrs. John h. lollar
Ms. Cathy Malone
Mr. and Mrs. T. Scott McCool
Memorial drive United Methodist Church
navigation Area Business Association*
R.e. Smith Foundation
Ms. Regina J. Rogers
david and pat Rosenberg Charitable Gift Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Brent J. Smolik
Spectra energy Foundation
Texas Bar Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. harper Trammell
United Methodist Women of Chapelwood
Zolfo Cooper
*In Kind Gift
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CIS Students in Alief ISd

2015-2016 Board of Directors
PRESIDENT EMERITUS
Bob G. Gower*
ensysce Biosciences
PRESIDENT
David Sambrooks
VICE PRESIDENT
Andrew D. McCullough, Jr.
Asche Family Interests
VICE PRESIDENT
Kelley H. Trammell
SECRETARY
Pat Rosenberg
TREASURER
W. Todd Huskinson
Stellus Capital Management
Mary Cooley Craddock
Martha Turner Sotheby's
Int'l Realty
Julie Crosswell
Charles W. Duncan III
duncan Capital
Vicki Ellis-Olson
Capital one Bank
Gwen Emmett
Allison Gower
The platform Group Gallery
Amy Grace
Anne Graubart
Maynard Holt
Tudor, pickering, holt & Co.
W. Robert Houston*
University of houston
William R. Hurt
U.S. Capital Advisors llC
Suzie Johnson
Deanna Jones
Marathon oil
Susan Keefe
Marissa Klussmann
Gregory Knight
Centerpoint energy
Omar C. Reid
City of houston
Leo Sayavedra
halliburton
Brent Smolik
ep energy Corporation
Judy Tate
Chantal D. Veevaete
B.J. “Bill” White*
Linda Gale White*
Stacey White
Robin Wombwell
ADVISORY BOARD
Martha Armstrong
Barbara Bush
Charles Butt
h-e-B
Garnet Coleman
Texas State legislature
Rodney Ellis
Texas State legislature
Felix Fraga
neighborhood Centers, Inc.
Anna G. James
Christy Jennings
MEMBERS AT LARGE
Alice Aanstoos
Robert G. Gwin
Anadarko petroleum Corp.
Bill M. Kroger
Baker Botts llp
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Cynthia Clay Briggs
Reverend Bill Lawson
Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church
Ann Smith Barnes
legacy Community health
Centers
Susan Barnes
The Junior league of houston
Gina Carroll
Margot Cater*
Rich Chandler
Chicago Bridge & Iron Company
Ann H. Hamman
Bernard Harris, Jr.
Vesalius Ventures
Jacquie Hawkins
University of houston
Benjamin Heard
Richmond exploration &
production
Kay Hedges
Stephen A. Lasher
GulfStar Group, Inc.
Klinka Lollar
Cathy C. Malone
Kirby Cohn McCool
Jo Ann McLaughlin*
Jan Redford
CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
Judge Wyatt H. Heard
GENERAL COUNSEL
Brooke McNabb
Baker Botts llp
Sheila Jackson Lee
U.S. legislature
Barry M. Lewis
Goldeneye, Inc.
Elizabeth B. Wareing
John Eddie Williams, Jr.
Marsherria Wilson
Wilson Financial Group
* Lifetime Member
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