To unite our community to improve people’s lives.
Staff
United Way of Southern Nevada’s team is as diverse as those we serve. We are both passionate and compassionate, tireless, and dedicated to uniting our community for meaningful change.
Executive Branch
Office of the CEO

Vincent Alston
Human Resources Manager

Stephanie Embry
Executive Assistant

Jodi Bratton
Administrative Assistant
Fund Development

Greg Forni
Senior Director of Philanthropy

Laura Henkel
Major Gifts Officer

Mercedes McGill
Manager of Corporate Partnerships

Kyla Miller
Donor Relations Manager

Kaysie Norton
Fundraising Administrator

Vanesa Martinez
Fundraising & Marketing Administrator
Marketing

Aubrie Curci
Director of Marketing

Tayler Campbell
Special Events Manager

Jason Evers
Multimedia Designer

Monet Green
Graphic Designer

Karina Felix De La Riva
Marketing Specialist
Community Impact

Danielle Munao
Director of Grant Development

Tameika Ortiz
Community Impact Program Manager

Christian Villagomez
Community Impact Program Manager

Clarissa Chavez
Community Impact and Grant Administrator

Veronica Rico-Mascorro
Community Impact Specialist
Early Education

Julie Houchins
Senior Director, Early Education

Jaime Bucholz
Program Manager

Margaret Bourgon
Early Childhood Specialist

Mayte Ortega Fiesco
Early Education Specialist

Cecilia Sanchez
Early Education Specialist

Joan Sanchilli
Early Education Specialist

Mirna Velazquez
Early Education Specialist

Kathy Christensen
Early Education Program Administrator

Helen Katano
Early Education Program Administrator
External Affairs

Henry Rosas
External Affairs Manager

Cynthia Amaro
Federal Grant Manager

Arlene Rivera
External Affairs Manager Coalitions + Partnerships
Community Volunteer Engagement

Max Jansen
Volunteer Engagement Manager

Jackson Bourgon
Volunteer Engagement Specialist

Katya Navarrete
United Readers Mentor

Catherine Burbank
United Readers Mentor

Elena Ladislao
United Readers Mentor

Armina Guelas
United Readers Mentor
Finance and Administration

Nicole Knight
Risk/Audit/Reconciliation Manager

Fabiola Garcia
Staff Accountant

Christina Mercado
Accounts Payable Specialist

Don Waitman
Director of Administration

Marie Lewis
Office Runner

Ruthy PeBenito
Operations Coordinator










