Maureen Zyglis

Chair

Board Member Since 2018

Senior Corporate Counsel

ESA Management, LLC

Maureen is a product of New York state’s public education system where her parents
were both high school English teachers. She went to Marietta College in Ohio and went on to earn her business and law degrees from Wake Forest University. She practiced law in Raleigh for 11 years, focusing on litigation and employment law, before moving to in-house counsel roles. Maureen was Global Employment Counsel for Red Hat, Inc. and is now Senior Corporate Counsel with ESA Management, LLC which owns and manages Extended Stay America hotels throughout the country.

Maureen’s husband is a Wake County Public School English teacher. They live in
Raleigh with their two children and sweet Labrador mix. They enjoy movie nights,
concerts, travel and cheering on the Buffalo Bills!

Testimonials

As the son of a public school educator, the value of education opportunities for all children was always of great importance. My professional connections with CIS Wake co-founders, Glenn Williams and Alex Holmes, introduced me to CIS, but the mission and the people hooked me.

Mark Larson

Board Member

I want to be a part of the solution of empowering and providing resources to help students fulfill
their goals and dreams.

Trey Jones

Board Member

“We can improve [student] attendance by helping them find a dream to chase.”

Chris Evans

Board Member

CIS Wake is committed to improving the lives and future of each student it touches. I am proud to have had the opportunity to be a part of such an illustrious history.

Cathy Thomas-Jones

Certified Educator

Communities In Schools of Wake County has played a significant role in my life. The organization has supported me in several ways from elementary school to my masters degree. The dedication and commitment of the network is unmatched. I am proud to be a board member and honored that I have the opportunity to pay it forward.

Chantel

Alumni In Motion, Board

Come with me to the learning center…they can help you get smarter.

Anthony

CIS Wake Student

The more knowledge we have, the better. Please volunteer with Communities In Schools because any lessons you can teach would be welcomed. Give all you can, even if it’s just a little.

Alshanice

Former CIS Wake Student