Richard is the Executive Vice President of Gold Coast Promotions, a national fundraising company, focusing on employee retail events that allow Corporations, Foundations and Hospitals to support their philanthropic & CSR goals. His over 20 years of experience working with foundations and employees across the country and the causes they support drives his dedication to…
Radhika Shah is currently a student at Green Valley High School. As someone who has always been highly invested in academics, she is currently pursuing the International Baccalaureate degree and is a candidate for Valedictorian. In addition, Radhika participates in Speech and Debate competitions, serves as president of Green Valley High School’s Model United Nations,…
I am a Firefighter in North Las Vegas and currently assigned to the outreach and information office. In addition I am active in 2 charities. I am a Director for the Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation. We fundraise to help fire/burn victims along with assisting those in need during the holidays. Also Give Tribe that supports…
Amy Koeckes serves as the Associate Director for the ASUN Center for Student Engagement at the University of Nevada, Reno. She currently works with civic engagement, marketing, student employee development, data and assessment and various services to students. Amy received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Nevada, Reno. “As a native Nevadan, I…
Beth Bartel is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources-SPHR and graduated from the University of Las Vegas, where she received a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration. Starting her career in Human Resources with The Valley Health System where she spent 19 years. Beth was instrumental in: Valley Hospital winning the UHS Service Excellence Acute…
Raga sits on the Commission as the ex-officio member and non-voting representative of CNCS. The CNCS State Office is responsible for administering, monitoring, and providing training for all VISTA and Senior Corps programs based in Nevada.
Scott Emerson is the Founder & CEO of The Granite Group, LLC. Before starting his own company to support non-profits and promote volunteerism and community engagement, Scott served over 32 years with the American Red Cross and United Way holding local CEO positions in both. Scott has volunteered since 15 years old starting through the Boys…
Susan is the Executive Director & CEO of the Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program. RSVP is the Retired Senior Volunteers and is a Senior Corps Program under the umbrella of the Corporation for National and Community Service. RSVP’s mission is to help frail, homebound, and low-income seniors remain independent by providing high-quality programs which allow…
Mary is the Family Services Manager for the Second Judicial District Court. One of the programs she oversees in her role in Family Court is the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program. CASA volunteers provide support and advocacy for abused and neglected children who are under the protection of the juvenile court. In Washoe County…