Chanelle Omiwade is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Director of Program Operations with more than 20 years of experience advancing student mental health, school climate, and integrated support services across the Houston region. She leads program strategy, implementation, and operational excellence for Communities In Schools of Houston, helping schools and communities create equitable, student-centered environments that support academic and social-emotional success. Chanelle specializes in strengthening institutional readiness and professional practice through high-quality training, coaching, and technical assistance. Her work prioritizes evidence-informed approaches to social-emotional learning (SEL), trauma-responsive care, and workforce sustainability within PK-12 educational settings.

Chanelle has successfully collaborated with universities, community-based organizations, and national partners, including NASA, on the development of innovative PK-12 school climate, SEL, and STEM curricula. These partnerships reflect her ability to translate research and theory into scalable, practice-ready models that support student engagement, academic success, and whole-child development.