Malinda Lewis

Malinda Lewis, M.A., currently serves as the Alumni Program Manager at Communities In Schools of Los Angeles, where a strong partnership with Santee Education Complex has been established, providing integrated support services to over 100 Black and Brown students. Previously held roles at CISLA include Site Director and Site Coordinator, focusing on implementing school-wide interventions and positive behavior support strategies. As Program Manager at Positive Results Corporation, Malinda coordinates community events and workshops, emphasizing trauma-informed practices. Prior experience includes customer relations at Toyota North America, human resources assistance at the Department of Veterans Affairs, and barista service at Starbucks. Malinda holds a Master of Arts in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Peacebuilding from California State University-Dominguez Hills and a Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication from California State University, Long Beach.