Lisa Berwyn

Director, Advancement & Donor Engagement

Lisa has been working in the Raleigh market for 36 years, most of those in the nonprofit sector. She enthusiastically joined Communities In Schools of Wake after serving several years in the Office of the Governor (North Carolina Business Committee for Education). Earlier in her career, she was the Director of Government Relations for the American Cancer Society where she wrote health policy and lobbied both the NC General Assembly and the US Congress. Before that, worked in television news for WRAL-TV and WPTF-TV.

A nonprofit professional driven by compassion, Lisa enjoys “connecting the dots” and building relationships between CIS Wake and the community. She loves Raleigh and has been here since graduating from UNC-CH in 1984.

Lisa lives in old north Raleigh (that many now call Midtown) with her husband Dennis. She has a daughter (Jordan), four sons (Andy, Patrick, Peter, and Alex), and their families. Lisa has two granddaughters, Aria and Juniper.

Fun Fact: A Tar Heel native, Lisa was born in Smithfield and grew up in Taiwan, China, and Frankfurt, Germany.

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