Communities In Schools of North Carolina
Sarah Almeida, CPA, CGMA, serves as Vice President for Finance at Communities In Schools of North Carolina, overseeing the organization’s $6M+ financial operations since November 2019. With extensive experience in financial leadership, Sarah previously held the position of Senior Director of Finance at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, managing over $250M in global financial operations. Additionally, Sarah directed financial operations for the AICPA and held progressive roles within the organization, focusing on budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Earlier career experiences include managerial roles at Freddie Mac and consultancy positions at BearingPoint and Nextel International, alongside a strong academic background with a B.S. in Accounting from Salisbury University, graduating with a 3.9 GPA.
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.