Washington, July 1, 2023 – Communities In Schools of the Nation’s Capital is pleased to announce the election of Margaret Vassilikos as the new Chair of the CISNCAP Board of Directors. In addition, two new members were elected to serve on the Board of Directors at the CISNCAP Board meeting held in late June.

Margaret Vassilikos joined the CISNCAP Board of Directors in 2018. She has held several roles, including Treasurer, Chair of the Finance Committee, and Vice Chair. Ms. Vassilikos retired from the News Media Alliance, where she was the Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer.

Andrew Kay, a Partner at Venable LLP, was elected Vice Chair.

Ms. Vassilikos assumed the position of board chair from Dr. Brian Reid, who became the chair in 2015. “Dr. Reid worked tirelessly to help CISNCAP navigate the ebbs and flows of their limited financial resources during Covid-19 while simultaneously hiring a new Executive Director,” said Ms. Vassilikos. Executive Director Rustin Lewis thanked Dr. Reid for contributing to the organization’s success. He said “the years of Covid-19 demonstrate the strength of this organization when the CISNCAP Board of Directors, Executive, and Program Staff come together to overcome obstacles and fulfill the mission. Please join me in thanking Dr. Reid for his time, talent, and treasure.”

Dr. Reid has agreed to remain on the board of directors.

In addition to Margaret Vassilikos’ appointment, two new directors were appointed to the CISNCAP Board of Directors:

Donna Givens – Givens & Associates, Principal

Su-Lin Cheng Nichols – Lafayette Strategies, Principal