Communities In Schools of Richmond
Mahogany Poke is an experienced professional currently serving as the Site Coordinator at Communities In Schools of Richmond since August 2022, where responsibilities include building relationships and providing case management for over fifty students. Previously, Mahogany worked as an Intern Site Coordinator at Elko Middle School, managing a similar caseload. Prior experience includes a role as Sales Lead at Champs Sports, focusing on inventory management and customer satisfaction, and as a Programming Assistant with VCU Residential Life and Housing, promoting diversity and inclusion. Mahogany holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University and is pursuing a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting at Southern New Hampshire University.
Communities In Schools of Richmond
Communities In Schools of Richmond surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. CIS of Richmond works in 40 schools throughout the City of Richmond and Henrico County. We help kids stay in school by identifying and addressing unmet needs of children and families -- needs that when left unanswered, contribute to the dropout rate. Whether it's eyeglasses, tutoring, or a safe place to be after school, when basic needs are met, students can concentrate on what's really important -- learning. Rather than duplicating services or competing with other youth-serving organizations, CIS of Richmond identifies and mobilizes existing community resources and fosters cooperative partnerships to deliver Five Basics for students and families: CIS of Richmond Five Basics 1) a safe place to learn and grow 2) one-to-one relationship with a caring adult 3) a healthy start and a healthy future 4) a marketable skill upon graduation 5) a chance to give back to peers and community CIS of Richmond targets Richmond's high poverty neighborhoods to make a difference in the lives of our most fragile residents.