Jeannie Nist
Communities In Schools of Washington State Associate Director
Federal Way, WA
Jeannie Nist is the Associate Director for Communities In Schools of Washington State. In her role, Jeannie supports the growth of new CIS programs and coordinates statewide advocacy across the CIS network. Jeannie began her career as an educational advocate for children in NYC’s foster care system. She joined TeamChild in 2005 as a Skadden Fellow in the Pierce County office providing civil legal services to youth involved in the juvenile justice system, and then served as TeamChild’s statewide training and advocacy coordinator. Jeannie later served as TeamChild’s Grants and Partnership officer, cultivating relationships with local foundations and funders. She holds a B.A. in Psychology and Education from Mount Holyoke College and a J.D. from Fordham Law School. She lives with her family in Tacoma, and is an active volunteer in her community.