Communities In Schools of North Carolina
Martinique Lovett is an experienced communications and outreach professional with a diverse background in marketing, event planning, and student mentorship. Currently serving as Communications Manager at Communities In Schools of North Carolina since April 2022, Martinique has previously held roles such as Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator at Families Together, Marketing and Development Coordinator at Crosby Scholars Community Partnership, and Event Trainee at Octagon. Educationally, Martinique holds a degree in Health, Physical Education, and Sport Studies with a focus on Sports Management from Winston-Salem State University, and has also contributed to student success initiatives at various organizations including Winston-Salem State University and Speedway Motorsports, Inc.
Communities In Schools of North Carolina
CIS Mission The mission of Communities In Schools is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. CIS of North Carolina Established in 1989 CISNC is an independently incorporated not-for-profit directed by our own board of directors representing both private and public interests in the state. CISNC assists North Carolina communities in replicating the CIS process of coordinated service delivery, supports the thirty-one local CIS organizations across the state, and advocates for children, youth, and their families. CISNC provides regional and on-site training and technical assistance, builds partnerships with state agencies and organizations to benefit young people, and serves as a resource and information center for local communities concerned about youth at risk of school failure. Communities In Schools is the nation’s largest stay-in school network, serving just over one million youth in 154 communities across the United States. CIS is providing the link between teachers and the community – by bringing caring adults into the schools and community sites to meet children’s needs. This link gives children the much-needed opportunity to focus on learning and their future. CIS National assists CISNC with training, technical assistance and network opportunities.