Katie’s journey in Siler City, North Carolina began her sophomore year at Jordan-Matthews High School. During her time as a high school student, she worked as a lead counselor for … Continue Reading
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Hadasa Rivera Marin
Born and raised in Siler City, North Carolina; Hadasa knew from a young age she wanted to work for her community. Hadasa graduated from Jordan-Matthews High School in 2019 and … Continue Reading
Deanna Fox
Deanna Fox was born and raised in Siler City, NC. She attended Chatham County Schools for elementary, middle and high school. Upon graduating from Jordan Matthews in 2009, she attended … Continue Reading
Jennifer Melos
“There’s something in you that the world needs” – anonymous Born in Charlottesville, Virginia and raised in Siler City, North Carolina – Jennifer was educated in the Chatham County School … Continue Reading
Bieisy Sevilla
Bieisy Sevilla was born and raised in Siler City, NC and attended Chatham County Schools throughout elementary, middle, and high school. After graduating from Jordan Matthews High School in 2014, … Continue Reading
Ilsen Lopez
Ilsen grew up in Siler City, NC and although she left Siler City after high school, she came back and is now ready to make a difference in the lives … Continue Reading
Veronica Nunez
Veronica Nunez was born in Los Angeles, California; however, she moved to Siler City after high school graduation in 1996. Her family was looking for a new beginning. At first, … Continue Reading
Eva Depaz
Born and raised in Siler City, North Carolina; Eva Depaz was educated in the Chatham County school system. Since a very young age, Eva always knew she wanted to do … Continue Reading
Travis Patterson
To every thing, there is a season, and a time for every purpose… Travis is a life-long Chatham County native, and first became involved with CISCC in 2009 as a … Continue Reading
Perla Ayala
Born in Washington State and moving to Siler City at a young age – Perla Ayala was educated in the Chatham County School system – working her way through Siler … Continue Reading
Jazmin Mendoza Sosa
Moving from Mexico to Chatham County, Jazmin Mendoza Sosa grew up in Siler City and graduated from Jordan Matthews High School. After graduation, Jazmin moved to Raleigh to complete her … Continue Reading
Tych Cowdin
Since joining the CIS Chatham County team as the organization’s first student support specialist in July 2014, Tych has served in a number of capacities with the agency – most … Continue Reading
Maria Soto
It has long been said that “necessity is the mother of invention.” Twenty years ago, it was necessary for Maria Soto to become a very inventive mother indeed in order … Continue Reading
Shirille Lee
Shirille Lee first became involved with CIS CC as a volunteer mentor, going on to serve on the Board of Directors before coming on board full-time as a staff member in … Continue Reading
