The CISDR Leadership Council is a group of energetic, focused and highly motivated young adults who are interested in giving back to their community and helping students throughout the Dallas region. The Leadership Council supports the overall mission of CISDR through a variety of activities and engagements, acting as ambassadors, sharing their experiences, and engaging other community members with the overall goal of becoming the next generation of community leaders and philanthropists.
Leadership Council
Action Items
The Leadership Council has identified these action items as their agenda for board members:
- Support CISDR’s critical work in the community for students and their families
- Actively engage other young people to support CISDR fundraising and advocacy
- Participate in important community service while gaining a sense of philanthropy
- Develop leadership skills
- Learn more about the vital work of CISDR
- Gain a high quality volunteer experience
The ultimate goal is to prepare themselves for the opportunity to serve on the CISDR Board of Directors, using their experience as young professionals learn from established community leaders and share their experiences to help future generations.
For more information, please contact us at cisdev@cisdallas.org.

Leadership Council Members
Officers
Melanie Calzada, President
Cognizant Consulting
Floyd Ferjuste, Treasurer
PepsiCo
Elgrie Hurd III, Secretary
Brookhaven College
At Large Members
Rowan Abusad
Boeing
Krystal Brown
State Farm
Candi Green
City of Dallas
Michelle Haley
Dallas ISD
Eritrea Mussa
Dallas ISD
Kristin Rattler
FedEx Services
Matthew Sipes
Plano ISD
Victoria Tsalikis
Dallas ISD Police Dept.