I am running for University Board of Regent because education changed my life. I’m the only college graduate in my family and education gave me the tools and expertise to accomplish my goals of becoming a successful business owner, community leader and public servant.

Education has given people opportunities for many different reasons and through varying experiences. To expand the reach of higher education in Nevada, we need to lower tuition, find new ways to generate revenue, protect our students on and off campus, and expand our workforce development programs. Additionally, we need to promote access to economic growth through education in rural communities across our state. Finally, we need to increase our mental health services, amplify our substance abuse services, and reestablish and strengthen existing relationships with faculty, administrators, legislators, students, and the voters.