Board of Directors
FY 2026-2027 Board of Directors
Lisa Fidele
Board Chair
Global Creative Operations Lead, Cisco Systems Inc.
Leslie Strohm
Vice Chair
Vice President for Strategy and General Counsel of the University of
Louisville, Retired
Mike Messier
Treasurer
Regional Sales Consultant, First Citizens Bank
Mike Hilton
Board Secretary
Legal Counsel, TechSoup/NGOsource
Linda Burton
Professor & Dean Emeritus, University of California, Berkeley School of Social Welfare
Ken Mack
UNC Rams Club Major Gifts Director – Retired
Denise Scott
Human Resources Director, American Board of Pediatrics
Dr. Ann Turnbull
Special Education, Retired
Dr. Lynne Vernon
Retired
Karen Borja
Realtor, PSC Realty
Chris Poston, Ex-Officio
Chatham County Schools
Marian Gibson
Town Manager, Retired
Burney Waring
Engineer – Retired
Mayme Boyd
Community Organizer
About the Board
Board members serve a three-year term, board meetings are held quarterly to discuss organizational practices, financial obligations, and strategic planning. Board members also represent Communities In Schools at public events as speakers, promoters and fundraisers. BOD’s serve on various committees and drive the implementation of our new strategic plan. Experienced financial advisers, entrepreneurs, movers and shakers are needed now! We are a diverse and fun group of people who believe in our mission: to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life!