Leadership

It is an honor to serve on the CSN Foundation Board. As a resident of Las Vegas, it is important to me to give back by helping build a stronger community.

Individuals in Greater Las Vegas come together to make our strongest asset in this local community. Everyone has a set of personal dreams and aspirations of improving the quality of life for themselves and their families. Knowledge helps dreams become reality. CSN is a quality and affordable education that helps our community achieve those desired dreams and aspirations. As a member of the foundation board, I will be supporting the community by focusing on the foundation mission to graduate CSN students debt-free through philanthropy.

It is truly an honor to serve as a Board of Trustee for the CSN Foundation. The Foundation fills a critical role in the community as we look to enable students to graduate debt-free while serving as the primary fundraising arm of the College of Southern Nevada.

As a lifelong learner, the values of CSN (Integrity, Lifelong Learning, Excellence, Academic Freedom, and Diversity) resonate deeply with me. The competitive job marketplace in our state and the rapidly changing economy demand a quality education. CSN provides that education to thousands of Southern Nevada residents. I am proud to support the mission of the CSN Foundation.”

As a part of the greater Las Vegas community, I am honored to serve on the CSN Foundation Board. Besides the role of oversight and ambassador, I see myself as a catalyst for fundraising. CSN has affected many lives in southern NV, particularly the segment of our population that are seeking trade certifications and licensing that meet the needs of our local economy; all the while providing it at reasonable costs and convenience. Go Coyotes!

I serve as a trustee of the John C. Kish Foundation and founder of The Social CirKISH Foundation, which is a program created to promote the physical and social development of at-risk youth through the exploration and participation of circus skills.

I have a BA in History from Brigham Young University followed with a JD (Jurisdoctorate) from The University of Utah College of Law. I have always had a passion for non-profit work and being active in the community. I also serve on the following Boards: UNLV, The Smith Center for The Performing Arts, The Animal Foundation, The College of Southern Nevada, The Public Education Foundation and Advisory Board for The Vegas Golden Knights.

CSN serves an invaluable mission in our community. The future of our city depends on economic development, diversification of our economy and providing skills to our population necessary to do the jobs of the future. The Foundation’s efforts are critical to CSN’s mission in providing opportunities for Southern Nevadans to enrich their lives through meaningful careers.

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) Foundation is a great organization providing significant philanthropic financial support to students, and I am proud to have been a board member for several years. CSN provides a unique opportunity for students to pursue their educational and occupational goals by accessing expert instruction and personal development opportunities at a very reasonable cost: the value proposition provided by CSN to its students is unparalleled.

As a resident of Southern Nevada for over 30 years, I’ve seen first hand the very positive impact that CSN has made educating and training a well-qualified workforce that will allow our community to continue to grow and prosper, while providing meaningful and rewarding careers for individuals and their families. The financial support provided to students by the CSN Foundation facilitates these positive outcomes to the benefit of our entire community, and I’m honored to be part of the team helping advance that effort.

It is an honor to serve on the College of Southern Nevada’s (CSN) Foundation Board. CSN holds a special place in my heart as the student lounge is named after my grandmother, June Whitley. She was the first woman and first black person to Chair the Nevada Board of Regents. It is important that I continue her legacy of improving campus environments for students by ensuring opportunities for all.

Being part of the CSN Foundation Board will allow me to impact student lives by focusing on scholarships to support education and workforce goals.

I received my Associate Degree from the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) in the early 2000’s, affording me the opportunity to complete my higher education at UNLV. As an immigrant to the United States of America in 1997, I learned English at CSN, where the faculty and staff supported me through after-school programs. I also received scholarships that helped me to stay in school. My decision to serve the CSN Foundation Board of Trustees is to give back for all the great things they do for our community and the richness they create by helping others become a better version of themselves through education.

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) makes a path to education possible for anyone and is providing a critical service in the development of Southern Nevada’s future workforce. I am proud to support CSN and this very important work!