Our Staff
We do whatever it takes to connect the most at-risk students with a caring adult, supportive services, and resources to help them reach their potential and stay in school.
“Communities In Schools – Bay Area provides a caring adult, social emotional and academic support, and resources for students so they can overcome obstacles and reach their full potential in school and in life. Your support makes a difference in the lives of our community’s most vulnerable children, and enables Communities In Schools – Bay Area to continue to provide the highest level of programming with inclusion, compassion, respect, and excellence. Thank you for believing in Communities In Schools – Bay Area!”
— Peter Wuenschel, Executive Director
Dr. Wuenschel is responsible for overall management of Communities In Schools – Bay Area, including mobilizing all financial and human resources to support CIS-Bay Area. He has been a part of the CIS staff since 1996.
Janet is responsible for coordinating service delivery and data management to ensure that CIS-Bay Area policies and procedures are followed by all assigned program staff. She provides management and leadership with the Data Specialist. and Student Support Specialists in Dickinson ISD to coordinate delivery of CIS-Bay Area program components. She has been a part of the CIS staff since 1994.
Priscilla is a Master Trainer and provides management and leadership with Student Support Specialists in Clear Creek ISD to coordinate delivery of CIS-Bay Area program components.She has been a part of the CIS staff since 2007.
Tiffany is responsible for service delivery and data management to ensure that CIS-Bay Area policies and procedures are followed by all assigned program staff. She provides management of Student Support Specialists in Dickinson ISD to coordinate delivery of CIS-Bay Area program components. She has been a part of the CIS staff since 2018.
Stephanie manages our bookkeeping, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and our reception area. She has been a part of the CIS staff since 2020.
Tina is responsible for researching grant opportunities, writing grant proposals and reports, and managing grant awards. She has been a part of the CIS staff since 2016.
Kennedy is responsible for planning, implementing and coordinating fundraising/development events for Communities In Schools-Bay Area. She has been a part of the CIS staff since 2021.
Elizabeth is responsible for cultivating relationships in the community. She oversees developing and implementing a plan to maintain and expand community involvement to address and anticipate needs of our students, families and the community. She also manages the G.R.O.W. Mentoring program. Elizabeth has been a part of CIS staff since 2020.
Heather is responsible for developing and implementing a Mental Health Service Plan for CIS – Bay Area that addresses current and anticipated mental health needs of the students and families we serve. Heather is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, she has been a part of the CIS staff since 2018.
Diana has full responsibility for the CIS Data System and provides clerical support for CIS-Bay Area student programs. She supports the Executive Director, Program Director and Student Support Specialists in daily operation of school programs. She has been a part of the CIS staff since 2009.
Our Office
18333 Egret Bay Blvd., Suite 260
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: (281) 486-6698
Email: hello@cisba.org
Hours
Monday–Friday
8:00am–4:00pm