Communities In Schools of North Texas is a locally governed non-profit organization that exists to serve the needs of the community. Our directors generously donate their time to develop strategy and set policy to guide our organization. The CISNT board is a diverse and dedicated team.

Board Officers

Amber Fulton, President
Lead Consultant
Amber Fulton & Associates

Jon Madsen, Treasurer
Senior Vice President and Director of Operations
DATCU Credit Union

Kathy Duke, Secretary
Commercial Lines Agent
Century Insurance Agency, Inc.

Andy Eads, President-Elect
Commissioner
Precinct 4, Denton County

Larry Strong, Past President
Community Member

At-Large

Laura Bakken
Community Member
WISE Chair

Jeannetta Collier
Real Estate Agent
Coldwell Banker

Dr. Marcia De Avila
Executive Director, Academic Improvement Services
Lewisville Independent School District

Mel Fuller
Trustee, Vice President
Northwest Independent School District

Diana Hill
Director of Client Relationships
Medical Office Management Services

Frankie May
Vice President/District Manager
Wells Fargo

Debbie Merki
Principal
Ryan Elementary

Kenda Nelson
Vice President of Professional and Executive Lending
Northstar Bank of Texas

Deepa Pulianda
Owner
Mad Science

Trish Robinson
District Director
Texas State Representative Tan Parker

Charles Stafford
Agent
Keller-Williams Realty

Lathan Watts
Director, iSchool Political Science Academy
Responsive Education Solutions

Jamie Wilson
Superintendent
Denton Independent School District

Monte Zajicek
Principal
SHW Group

Board meetings are held at 6pm on the third Tuesday of every other month.