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Wendell P Williams was born in Saint Joseph Louisiana and received both his master's and bachelor's degrees from Southern University at Baton Rouge LouisianaAfter locating to Las Vegas Nevada, he worked as a classroom teacher and community organizer. His work in education earned him the Crystal Apple Award and among other things the highest award from the National Education Association as well as the MaryMcCloud Bethune Award from the NAACPIn 1987 he was elected to the Nevada Legislature becoming the first teacher in Nevada history to serve in that body. In his freshman term he introduced and passed two paid state holidays, FAMILY DAY and the Dr Martin Luther King state Holiday. Among dozens of countless bills, he authored legislation to rebuild all schools in Las Vegas that were built before 1970. During his 18 years in the Nevada legislature, he served as chairman of theEducation Committee and Judiciary Committee. He later became the first AfricanAmerican to serve as Speaker of the House.His work in the community includes membership in the Masons, the Order of the Elks theOmega Psi Phi Fraternity among a few. He was a columnist for the Las Vegas SentinelVoice Newspaper and was the founder of Power 88 Radio's first community affairs talkshow.His community work resulted in the Clark County School District in 2002 opening the first2 story elementary school in the state in his honor “Wendell Phillips Williams ElementarySchool” in his honor. And in 2004 the City of Las Vegas dedicated Wendell Williams Way anew street in his honor. And among his other awards in 2025 President Joseph Biden presented him with the LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR SERVICE.1n December of 1981, Williams founded the Dr Martin Luther King Jr Committee of LasVegas as well as the Dr Martin Luther King Jr Birthday Parade. Starting with just 13 Entries the Parade has grown to what is considered the largest King Parade in America. And the celebration spans over 10 days with a mart summit that attracts up to 1000 students and the scholarship gala has helped countless students attain higher education over 40 years.The organization was successful among other things changing the former Highland Blvd to what's now Martin Luther King Blvd. and the opening of Martin Luther ElementarySchool.However, Mr. Williams feels that his greatest achievement in life in his life was convincing former Jet Magazine Beauty of the Week, Zelda Pur ear to become Mrs. Wendell P Williams.

About our guest … Leon Ravin, MD is currently serving in the position ofStatewide Psychiatric Medical Director for the Division of Public and BehavioralHealth, DHHS, State of Nevada. In addition to Dr. Raven being a board-certifiedgeneral adult and forensic psychiatrist Dr. Raven also serves as a member of theStatewide School Safety Task Force for the State of Nevada and a member ofthe Executive Committee of the Medical Directors Council of the NationalAssociation of State Mental Health Program Directors. Dr. Ravin served for fouryears as a member of the LAI work group for SMI Adviser, an APA and SAMHSAinitiative that offers researched, vetted and verified guidance to the bestresources on SMI. Since 2010 Dr. Ravin has been a member of the ConferenceCommittee for the Annual National Psychopharmacology Update, the largestpsychopharmacology conference in the United States. Additionally, since 2013Dr. Ravin has been one for the lead trainers for the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)training for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

Influential ResourcesIzaac credits several books for shaping his artistic mindset and career. Early on, works like Think and Grow Rich and How to Win Friends and Influence People taught him the power of manifestation and networking. Books such as 48 Laws of Power and Mastery reinforced the importance of focus and continual skill development. Other impactful reads include The Power of Habit, The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, Origins of Creativity, and Algorithms to Live By. Together,these resources helped him navigate the challenges of being an independent creative, a path that requires both mental resilience and adaptability.Mission and philosophy At the heart of Izaac's work lies a mission to highlight social issues and spark dialogue. Through the ambiguity of his art,he invites viewers to extract personalized meanings, often resulting in interpretations that reflect opposing perspectives.Far from being a flaw, Izaac sees this duality as a reflection of human complexity and the contradictions that define society.For Izaac, art is a tool to illuminate these nuances and hypocrisies, providing a medium capable of capturing the layered realities of the modern world.Jan21thIzaac Baron Zevalking Artist

About our guest … Mason Van Houweling Mason Van Houweling serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC), providing leadership to a diverse team of nearly 5,000 employees who dedicate their careers to delivering Nevada's highest level of care. While guiding Nevada's most respected academic medical center and its many off-site clinic locations, Mason's strategic vision supports the organization's ability to save and improve the lives of community members. UMC remains dedicated to offering exclusive and highly specialized services, including Nevada's Level I Trauma Center, only Verified Burn Center, and only Center for Transplantation. As a result of his commitment to innovation, UMCnow serves as Nevada's most sophisticated healthcare system, offering the latest breakthroughs in clinical technology. Mason brings 30 years of healthcare experience to UMC, from small community hospitals to those with more than 1,000 beds. He has a proven track record of balancing a hospital's financial performance while providing uncompromised patient care. Mason's hospital administration career began at Orlando Regional Medical Center and continued progressing with Tenet Healthcare, CarolinasHealthcare System, and Universal Healthcare. Before joining UMC as Chief Executive Officer, Mason was a Senior Leader at Spring Valley and Valley Hospitals in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Get ready for an enlightening episode of No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete as wewelcome innovator and Creative Director, Jose Gomez is also known as “Drix”.In this episode of "No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete," Joe is joined by José Gomez,known professionally as Drix, to discuss his journey to art and his work as theCreative Director of UNAPLGTIC. Drix shares his inspiration behind the design of theGENESIS Apple Art Car, focusing on its innovative theme of Technology.Join us for an engaging conversation that explores Drix's life, his passion for artinnovation, and his creative participation in shaping a better future for all. This is anepisode you won't want to miss!

In this episode of "No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete," Joe engages in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Jonathan E. Sherin, M.D., Ph.D. They explore Dr. Sherin's extensive advocacy work, spanning local, state, and national levels,focusing on vulnerable populations such as veterans, mental health, andhomelessness. The discussion also touches upon the significance of a new medical school inSouthern Nevada. This episode provides profound insights into Dr. Sherin'simpactful background, and career. It sheds light on critical issues affectingcommunities, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in healthcare, advocacy,and societal well-being.

They will also discuss the importance of establishing a new medical school in Southern Nevada. This episode offers valuable insights into Congresswoman Lee's multifaceted contributions and promises an engaging exploration of education, community service, and healthcare initiatives. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation!

About our guest … Alex De Castroverde is a Las Vegas personal injury attorney and the owner of De Castroverde Accident & Injury Lawyers along with his brother, Orlando. Their father, Waldo De Castroverde, was born in Havana, Cuba, and was a paratrooper in the Bay of Pigs invasion. Waldo moved to Reno, Nevada, in 1978, along with his wife Vivian De Castroverde (also born in Cuba) and their four children. After attending law school at night—while he dealt blackjack during the day—Waldo became one of the first attorneys in Nevada to open a law office with the focus of representing the Hispanic Community. In 2005, De Castroverde Accident & Injury Lawyers was formed as a branch of the Law Office of Waldo De Castroverde. The firm has grown from three attorneys to over 20 attorneys and a total team of over 100 employees. The firm now has offices in Las Vegas, Summerlin, Henderson, Reno, Oakland, CA and plans on expanding across the United Sates. The firm concentrates on personal injury, immigration, and criminal defense. In 1995, Mr. De Castroverde received his undergraduate degree from the University of Nevada, Reno. He received his J.D. from Nova Southeastern University in 1999. Mr. De Castroverde is active in the Southern Nevada community, currently serving on the Board of Directors for Cristo Rey St. Viator Las Vegas College Preparatory and the Kenny Guinn Center for Policy Priorities. He is also on the Advisory Council for the Nevada Independent and serves as a committee member for the Las Vegas Bowl Committee. Mr. De Castroverde is happily married to his wife Cathy of over 14 years, and they have three daughters.

Get ready for an enlightening episode of No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete as wewelcome our esteemed guest, Commissioner William O'Neil McCurdy II.Commissioner McCurdy will take us on a journey through his upbringing, offeringvaluable insights into the experiences and influences that shaped his path. Fromthere, he'll share his experience from his time with the Service EmployeesInternational Union (SEIU), providing a firsthand perspective on labor advocacy andthe fight for workers' rights. Commissioner McCurdy will also delve into theimportance of civic engagement, drawing from his own experiences to highlight thepower of community involvement and activism.Join us for an engaging conversation that explores Commissioner McCurdy's life, hispassion for social justice, and the crucial role of civic participation in shaping a betterfuture for all. This is an episode you won't want to miss!

Join us in our latest episode as we dive into the crucial intersection of mental health and medical education with the inspiring Trinh Dang. Trinh brings a wealth of experience as a mental health advocacy.

About our guest … Vance Farrow is an industry specialist employed by the Governor's Office of Economic Development. He is in charge of growth, hiring, and retention in the development sector. Prior to assuming his current position with G.O.E.D., Mr. Farrow served as the head of the Bureau of Cancer and Chronic Illness for the Columbia Development of Health district. Mr. Farrow was named executive commissioner of the Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education when he was giving a speech about Nevada's Broadband Medical Education. Vance Farrow is a driven man who yet possesses compassion as a leader for public health professionals. Every demanding opportunity will find Vance Farrow ready.

About our guest … Dr. Lasky joined the Cure the Kids Foundation in 2017. He attended medical school at the University of Illinois in Chicago and did his pediatric residency at the University of Chicago. He completed his Pediatric Hematology Oncology fellowship at UCLA in 2006 and was director of the Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Program at UCLA until 2009 when he moved to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, CA, and was named Chief of the Division of Pediatric Hematology Oncology. While there, Dr. Lasky became involved with a number of clinical trials for patients with bleeding disorders (including hemophilia and von Willebrand disease) as well as sickle cell anemia. While continuing to have research interests in pediatric brain tumors and immunology, he also is interested in running and developing clinical trials for patients with bleeding disorders and sickle cell anemia. Dr. Lasky is a member of several professional societies including the Children's Oncology Group, Society for Neuro-Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. He enjoys watching sports, reading, music, and outdoor activities with his family. In September of 2022, Dr. Lasky is now the Medical Director at Cure 4 The Kids (C4K).

About our guest … Kelvin Watson Named American Library Association Medal of Excellence Award Winner has brought innovative, award-winning leadership to Nevada's largest library system. Overseeing 25 branches run by 600+ employees with a collection of 3.2 million items. His deep experience in fundraising, technology, program development,and demonstration of success in addressing the digital divide, has brought a new era to this library system. Kelvin joined the Library District from his role as the director of the Broward County Libraries Division, where he managed through 38 locations in the Ft. Lauderdale, Florida region. He brought transformative change through ambitious and groundbreaking initiatives, such as streamlining access to resources, introducing new technology, and developing new collaborative partnerships. He was named the 2021 winner of the Margaret E. Monroe Library Adult Services Award, sponsored by Novelist, for his dedication to implementing new and innovative ways to meet customers – both existing and new – “where they are,” with initiatives targeting non-traditional library users.

We're thrilled to share the exciting news that Dr. Stowe Shoemaker, PhD, will be the featured guest on the upcoming episode of the No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete podcast.Join Joe and Stowe as they delve into Stowe's remarkable journey, explore the intersection of hospitality and healthcare, and discuss his latest book, "Hospitable Healthcare: Just What the Patient Ordered," released in September 2023.We sincerely appreciate your continued support, and we can't wait to bring you another outstanding episode! Get ready for an engaging and insightful conversation!

About our guest … Dr.Matthew Thacker is the Program Director for the Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency in Henderson, Nevada. After earning his bachelor's degree in Biology with a concentration in Integrative Physiology from UNLV, he attended UNLV's School of Dental Medicine and received his Doctorate in Dental Medicine (DMD) degree in 2018. After graduating from dental school, Dr.Thacker served in the U.S. Navy as a Fleet Marine Force dental officer for 4 years aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in 29 Palms, California. He continues to serve the community as a volunteer dentist for the Special Olympics, Give Kids a Smile, UNLV's Sgt Ferrin Memorial Veteran's Clinic, Adopt-a-Vet, Project Homeless, and Roseman University's Empower. He is passionate about providing a broad scope of evidence-based dental care to the Las Vegas Valley community and is dedicated to training the next generation of dentists to be skilled, compassionate, and service-based healthcare providers.Dr.Thacker is a member of the American Dental Education Association, Nevada Dental Association, Southern Nevada Dental Society, and is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr.Thacker and his wife, Dr.Angelica Jane Bustos-Thacker are natives to Las Vegas and currently live in Summerlin with their two dogs, Puka and Boba. On his free time, Dr.Thacker enjoys playing ice hockey, graphic design, computer coding, traveling, and is an avid woodworker.Twitter:@DrJoeGreer @Rosemanmedicine Instagram:@rucomdiversity

About our guest … Dr. DeRionne Pollard is the current president of Nevada State University (NSU). She was appointed by the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents in April to lead NSU, a four-year public comprehensive institution. Dr. Pollard began her tenure at NSU on Aug. 16, 2021. Dr. Pollard is the first Black female president of any NSHE institution. She has held previous roles at the College of Lake County and served as president of both Montgomery College and Las Positas College.Dr. Pollard is deeply connected to her community. Dr. Pollard was named one of Washington's 100 Most Powerful Women by Washingtonian Magazine, won a 2017 Academic Leadership Award from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, and a Visionary Award from the Washington Area Women's Foundation. She holds a bachelor's and a master's of arts in English from Iowa State University and a Ph.D. in educational leadership and policy studies in higher education from Loyola University Chicago.Twitter:@DrJoeGreer@RosemanmedicineInstagram:@rucomdiversity

About our guest … Malachi Williams is from Phoenix, Arizona. He moved to Las Vegas 13 years ago. He has been married for 16 years and is a father of 6. Malachi is a muralist and has 20+plus years of experience as an artist. He has pieces in Atlanta, California, Arizona, North Las Vegas, and Las Vegas. Malachi is also an art instructor and does customized shoes. Malachi recently won a spool decorating contest during the ‘Art U Ok' hosted by First Friday with the Downtown Las Vegas. His piece is titled CAREousel “Life is full of ups and downs, you just have to enjoy the ride.” He was then the featured artist at First Friday for the month of April 2023 where he did a community piece. Malachi believes that art brings the community together. He is now a resident artist at First Friday where he will be working on art pieces with the community. Malachi is currently practicing visual arts at Strokes, LLC a company that he started with his wife in 2018. ”I believe art has a way of saying what can't be spoken with words, so I use my gift to spread hope to whoever my work is placed. I am most pleased when I see the younger generation gravitate towards creativity, and making it their own. I hope one day my children do the same, fall in love with art, and take it to a new platform.”Malachi hopes to one day have murals all across the United States. Malachi likes to inspire and evoke hope through his art pieces.

About our guest … Julia Lazareck is the co-founder and president of Prison Families Alliance, Inc. (PFA). Julia got involved in Prison Families Alliance while her brother was incarcerated. Many families of incarcerated individuals struggle with keeping the family together. PFA provides multiple diverse support systems and communication platforms in order to keep the family together through the criminal justice process, thus safer communities and minimizing recidivism. After her brother passed while in prison Julia wrote a book and started a podcast called “Prison: The Hidden Sentence.” Her goal is to raise awareness and to create a more compassionate society about the effects of incarceration on families and children. Prison Families Alliance used to be called Friends and Families of Incarcerated Persons before they changed the name in 2021. Julia has lived in Las Vegas for 25 years and has been married to Les for 16 years. She has two dogs: Sage and Sierra. https://prisonfamiliesalliance.org/ Twitter:@DrJoeGreer @Rosemanmedicine Instagram:@rucomdiversity  

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During this episode of No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete, Joehosts John Edmond, they will discuss his fascinating story, whatled him to economic development in the Historic Westside, andhow economic development impacts the Social Determinants ofHealth. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-R...College of Medicine website:https://medicine.roseman.edu/Roseman University website:https://www.roseman.edu/College of Medicine Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rosemanmedi...'GENESIS website:https://medicine.roseman.edu/home/gen... Follow UsTwitter:@DrJoeGreer@Rosemanmedicine Instagram:@rosemanmedicine @rosemanuhs

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About our guest … Jermareon Williams is the government affairs manager for the state of Nevada at Western Resource Advocates(WRA). He works with WRA's program staff to advance innovative legislative and administrative policy solutions critical to addressingthe state's most pressing conservation challenges. As the first person to hold this position in Nevada, Williams is eager to get creativeand bring forward policy that will protect local communities.Born and raised in Las Vegas, Williams has a deep love for his community and the entire state. Having grown up in areas where therewas heavy pollution, working to ensure others have clean air to breathe makes his work at WRA personal. During his senior year ofcollege, Williams secured an internship with Senator Harry Reid, where he witnessed firsthand the collective action required in movingforward efforts to protect our planet.Senator Reid's office then brought Williams on board after graduation where he served as the public lands and clean energy liaison andworked with conservation organizations to protect public lands in Nevada, including Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monumentand Gold Butte National Monument. And that was just the start of his service as a staffer in the U.S. Senate.Prior to joining WRA, Williams was also the small business manager for U.S Senator Jacky Rosen where he helped small businessowners locate funding for their businesses and acted as a liaison for Nevada's Native American, African American, and techcommunities. After nearly a decade working in the Senate, Williams wanted to dedicate his professional focus to environmental work.He wanted to wake up every day knowing that he played a part in saving the world. He sees this as an opportunity to bring progress forenvironmental justice for everyone – regardless of race, income, or background. Being part of WRA, he gets to actualize this dream byworking with a team of experts committed to improving air quality and protecting the land, water, and wildlife in our Western states.Williams feels blessed to be surrounded by some of the most beautiful public and open spaces in Southern Nevada, including Red RockCanyon, Sloan Canyon, and Mount Charleston. His appreciation for these lands and his determination to ensure equitable access to allcommunities fuels his desire to work in this space. Beyond working to protect public lands, Williams is also looking forward toelectrifying transportation and safeguarding Nevada's most precious freshwater resources.Williams earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Film from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Based in Las Vegas,Williams enjoys hanging out with his family and watching movies in his free time. He is also deeply passionate about music.  Subscribe to our Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-R...College of Medicine website:https://medicine.roseman.edu/Roseman University website:https://www.roseman.edu/College of Medicine Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rosemanmedi...'GENESIS website:https://medicine.roseman.edu/home/gen... Follow UsTwitter:@DrJoeGreer@Rosemanmedicine Instagram:@rosemanmedicine @rosemanuhs

About our guestWhile working at Fitzgerald Casino in the EngineeringDepartment a co-worker told her about a Union Apprenticeship TrainingProgram with the Plumbers, Pipefitters & HVAC UA Local Union 525. Sheapplied and after five years of working as an Apprentice while taking care ofher family Evelyn finally made history as Nevada's first licensed Black femaleplumber, letting Women know that it does not matter how hard your life is orwas, you can still make something of your life. She has leveraged herexperience to help all women through her “Nevada Women in Trades”organization, a non-profit organization formed specifically to increase thenumber of Women in trades.  Subscribe to our Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-R...College of Medicine website:https://medicine.roseman.edu/Roseman University website:https://www.roseman.edu/College of Medicine Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rosemanmedi...'GENESIS website:https://medicine.roseman.edu/home/gen... Follow UsTwitter:@DrJoeGreer@Rosemanmedicine Instagram:@rosemanmedicine @rosemanuhs Evelyn PachecoLinkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/evelyn-pa... Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/evelyn.pache...

About our guest ... Dr. Michael Green is an associate professor at UNLV andteaches history courses on nineteenth-century America and on Nevada and LasVegas, for the history department and the Honors College. He earned his B.A.and M.A. at UNLV and his Ph.D. at Columbia University.He has written and published a couple books on the Civil War era. Dr. Green isnow working on writing a history of the Great Basin in the twentieth century forthe University of Arizona Press and a history of organized crime in the twentiethcentury for Rowman & Littlefield. He also is editing A Companion to AbrahamLincoln as part of the Wiley-Blackwell series of historiography volumes.He edits the Wilbur S. Shepperson Series on Nevada History for the University ofNevada Press and is a member of the editorial board for the press. He is amember of the board of directors for The Mob Museum. He is the director ofPreserve Nevada and serves as executive director of the Pacific Coast Branch ofthe American Historical Association.Green is also active in writing and speaking in the community. He writes"Nevada Yesterdays" for Nevada Humanities and KNPR, and a column for thequarterly R-J Sunday magazine.

Websitehttps://adamsplacelv.org/Instagram@Adamsplacelv Social Media-IG: Adamsplacelv About our guest … Kelly Thomas-Boyers is the co-founder and board presidentof Adam's Place. Adam's Place is a Grief Center for Children and Families wasestablished in memory of Adam Gregory Thomas, Kelly's son. Adam was a 21-year-old college senior at the University of Nevada, Reno when he sustainedlife-ending injuries from a car crash in Reno, Nevada in March of 2007.Kelly returned to the University of Nevada, Reno in May 2007 in support ofmemorial activities and the Adam Thomas Legislative Intern Scholarship. It wasthere that she found a brochure for the Solace Tree Program, a grieving supportcenter for children, teens and adults in Reno. The idea of a place for her youngerson, Alec, to go and work through his grief made a great impact on her. Kelly setout to find a similar program in Las Vegas upon her return, but couldn't find one.After intensive research, guidance from the executive director, Emilio Parga, ofSolace Tree in Reno, and many talks with social workers, doctors, nurses andschool counselors, Adam's Place opened its doors in 2010 and has been servingthe Southern Nevada community ever since.She brings over 25 years of business and healthcare experience to the board.Her unwavering passion for Adam's Place is obvious in her work in thecommunity.

About our guest ... Soléil is a passionate community advocate and activist.She is the second representative of the Trans Visibility Talk and one of theboard members for EQUAL which is a LGBTQIA+ group for Caesars Palace.Soléil is also a board member for Love MCC church in Las Vegas and is one ofthe top representatives at the United Territories of Pacific Islanders Alliance.(U.T.O.P.I.A.) Recently, Soléil spoke on a panel regarding Women's HistoryMonth where she shared her vision of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.Additionally, Soléil McCants is a Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Specialist atCasear's Entertainment. She has 10 years of experience in digital marketingand is currently overseas the PPC campaigns for Caesar properties in NorthernNevada, Atlantic City, Mississippi, New Orleans, and Southern Indiana.

Daisy Chen https://alphaconverge.com/ About our guest ... Daisy Chen is the founder of a “Best Big Data" and"Most Innovative Machine Learning" company in Nevada, Daisy hasalmost two decades of experience in tackling complex projects forhighly matrixes fortune 500 companies, leading management consultingfirm, and top media & advertising agencies. She started to lead topcompanies' analytics functions in her 20s, and have a proven track recordof building & evangelizing best practices, mentoring analytics talents,cultivating collaborative relationships, and deliver solid business resultsin diverse industries.Daisy is a partner at AlphaConverge, a management consulting firm thatis recognized as one of the best in big data, data integration, businessintelligence and machine learning. Daisy has extensive experience inleading top companies' analytics functions and tackling complexprojects at highly matrixed fortune 500 companies, leading managementconsulting firms and top advertising agencies. Dr. Karin Espositohttps://medicine.roseman.edu/home/leadership/https://www.linkedin.com/in/karin-esposito-md-phd-43391350/Dr. Karin Esposito is Professor and Senior Executive Deanfor Academic and Student Affairs at Roseman University College of Medicine(RUCOM). She is the Chief Academic Officer for the medical school and will serve asthe faculty lead for accreditation. She has held previous roles in curriculum, advising,and student affairs and also has experience as a residency program director. Dr.Esposito received her PhD in biochemistry and molecular biology, as well as her MD,from the University of Miami, and she completed her residency training in psychiatryat Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. Her research interests have spannedbasic and clinical research, education research, and hospital-based qualityimprovement research at various times in her career.Prior to coming to Roseman, Dr. Esposito held roles at Florida International UniversityHerbert Wertheim College of Medicine as Executive Associate Dean for StudentAffairs, Associate Dean for Curriculum and Medical Education and as Associate Deanfor Academic Affairs and for Women in Medicine and Science. Dr. Esposito was alsothe founding program director for the psychiatry residency at Citrus Health Network.  Dr. Jaime Fairclough https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-fairclough-phd-mph-ms-2901564b/ Dr. Jamie Fairclough serves as Associate Dean, Professor,and Director of the Data Science & Analytics Unit at Roseman University Collegeof Medicine (RUCOM). As a data leader, Dr. Fairclough oversees the datainfrastructure and analytics strategy plans and leads current cloudadoption/transformation efforts in the medical school. Before coming toRUCOM, Dr. Fairclough held faculty appointments at Florida InternationalUniversity (Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine), Florida State University(College of Medicine), and Palm Beach Atlantic University (Gregory School ofPharmacy). She also worked in government operations, managing a statewiderisk surveillance system for the Florida Department of Health (Bureau ofEpidemiology) in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention(CDC). Dr. Fairclough earned her BS, MPH, and MS degrees from the University ofFlorida and her PhD from Florida State University. She subsequently completedpostdoctoral fellowship training in Behavioral Medicine Research at DukeUniversity Medical Center, as well as postgraduate/executive training in medicalstatistics at Stanford University; data science, AI, and machine learning at theUniversity of Texas at Austin; data engineering at the University of Chicago; andHealthcare AI at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Fairclough holds a secondaryappointment as Adjunct Professor of Data Science at Noorda College ofOsteopathic Medicine and was recently selected as an NWCCU | SACSCOC2022-2023 Data Equity Fellow.

About our Guest … Nancy Good was born in Texas. She has lived all over the United States and loves traveling. Her travels have greatly influenced her art and other creative pursuits. Nancy received her undergraduate degree at Eureka College in Illinois. She studied classical voice, creative writing, and art. She has pursued many creative passions over the years. In May 2018, she opened a fine art gallery in Las Vegas called CORE Contemporary. The gallery's mission is to provide exhibition opportunities for other artists and educational opportunities for the community. The gallery has worked with over 300 artists since its opening. Nancy is known for her mural-sized, interactive art pieces. Her creativity engages all the senses. Nancy is passionate about creating art that compels dialogue and human connection. Her art has been featured in galleries across the country.

About our guest…Juan Muniz was born in Tijuana, Mexico, and raised in San Diego, California. He received an Associate's in animation at Collin's College and later went on to receive a Bachelor's of Art in Graphic Design at the Art Institute in Las Vegas. His Felipe bunny art has been showcased in Art galleries, murals, commercial art, and illustrations. Juan was diagnosed with anxiety and depression and has always found it easier to express his thoughts and feelings through art. Juan is passionate about raising awareness to mental health and normalizing that conversation. He does not want to merely talk about mental health, but do something about it. Juan has worked with various healthcare entities and schools to share his message and raise awareness. He serves on the board of directors for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Southern Nevada. Juan's aspiration is that through his art and new book, I am not ok, that children and families will start having conversations about mental health. Each piece of merchandise sold includes Juan's story and resources regarding mental health.

About our guest…PHYLLIS A. JAMES is a Harvard-educated lawyer and a champion for diversity and inclusion, who has been a trailblazer throughout her career. She has worked in the private sector, where she was the first African American to achieve partnership as well as in corporate law. She served as Chief Lawyer for the City of Detroit ( Corporation/General Counsel) for two terms. She then moved on to being both lead inside litigation counsel and Chief Diversity & Inclusion (“CDI”)/CSR Officer for more than a decade at MGM Resorts International – where for many years she was the highest-ranking African American gaming industry executive on the Las Vegas Strip. As MGM's CDI/CSR Officer she focused on building 21st century inclusive and responsible cultures, leadership practices and operational systems. After a distinguished private-sector career, Phyllis founded the 501(c)(3) non-profit Foundation for Women's Leadership & Empowerment (FWLE) (with MGM support) in 2019, where she is dedicated to educating women in the core competencies for leadership roles across society. During her career she has achieved many recognitions for her legal accomplishments and community contributions. LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/phyllis-a-james-1bb8281b4/ Twitter:@DrJoeGreer @Rosemanmedicine Instagram:@rucomdiversity

About our guest … Dr. Farzad Kamyar is the Director of Collaborative Care at the High-Risk Pregnancy Center in Las Vegas. He helped create a program focused on providing care for pregnant women struggling with substance use disorders called the Maternal Opioid Treatment Health Education and Recovery or M.O.T.H.E.R Program. Within the program, Dr. Kamyar works as a psychiatrist. Part of his care is eliminating some of the stigmas around opioid use disorders and providing women with nonjudgmental, compassionate, and empathetic care. In his new role at Roseman University of Health Sciences, Dr. Kamyar works with EMPOWERED a program that works with pregnant women with opioid abuse. He was recognized in 2020 as a Southern Nevada Healthcare Hero.Quintella Winbush was recently appointed to serve on the Advisory Committee for a Resilient Nevada. The committee was formed in 2021 and is responsible for establishing a statewide plan to ensure the funds coming from the opioid litigation areas allocated to support Nevada communities. Quinnie was appointed to the Committee because she represents a non-profit, community-oriented organization that specializes in peer-led covert from substance abuse disorder.https://hrpregnancy.com/https://empoweredmoms.org/ Subscribe to our Youtube ChannelCollege of Medicine website:https://medicine.roseman.edu/University website:https://www.roseman.edu/-College of Medicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosemanmedicine/-GENESIS website:https://medicine.roseman.edu/home/genesis/Follow UsTwitter:@DrJoeGreer@RosemanmedicineInstagram: @rosemanuhs@empoweredmomsorg

About our guest … Claytee White is the director of the Oral History Research Center at UNLV Libraries. She has worked for more than 20 years to chronicle the history of Las Vegas. Her projects have included histories of the early healthcare in the city, the John S Park Neighborhood, musicians who have performed with well-known greats in entertainment and more. She has worked on an extensive project through the Las Vegas Black Historical Society to gather the history of the Las Vegas black community. Over the years Claytee has served on numerous boards and committees, including the Board of Women of Diversity, the Historic Preservation Commission, the MOB museum, the Southwest Oral History association and past.com. Subscribe to our Youtube ChannelCollege of Medicine website:https://medicine.roseman.edu/University website:https://www.roseman.edu/-College of Medicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosemanmedicine/-GENESIS website:https://medicine.roseman.edu/home/genesis/-Claytee D. Whitehttps://www.blackpast.org/ Follow UsTwitter:@DrJoeGreer@RosemanmedicineInstagram: @rosemanuhs

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About our guest .. Erica Mosca is the Founder and Executive Director of Leaders inTraining (LIT), .Erica is a proud first-generation college graduate, daughter of an immigrant, andsocial justice advocate. Part of the college access non-profit 10,000 Degrees in high school andserving as a fifth grade teacher with Teach For America, Las Vegas.Mosca currently serves on the Board of Directors of college access private school Cristo Rey St.Viator as the Academic Committee Chair, as an Authority member of the NV State Public CharterSchool Authority, the Board Chair of college persistence program & housing complex Q3 StudentPartners' Community Advisory Board, serves on the Clark County Community DevelopmentAdvisory Committee & is part of US Congressman Steven Horsford's Equity Cabinet. Previously,Mosca served on college access charter school Equipo Academy's Committee to Form, as the Chairof the United Way of Southern Nevada's Women's United Engagement Committee & as anExecutive Board member of the Asian American Pacific Islander Democratic Caucus serving as theCorresponding Secretary. She has worked for Teach For America, TNTP & as a Special ProjectsManager for previous Clark County School District Superintendent Dwight Jones.Erica was awarded the 2021 Women Inspiring Nevada recognition, 2020 Community Hero Awardfrom the Public Education Foundation for LIT's work during COVID-19 and the 2019 BostonUniversity Young Alumni Award. Erica is a proud 2021 Leadership Las Vegas Phoenix classmember, 2017 Emerge NV member, 2011 Education Pioneers Boston cohort member, 2008 TeachFor America Las Vegas corps member and holds a B.S. from Boston University, an M.Ed. fromUNLV & and Ed.M. from Harvard's Graduate School of Education. About our guest .. Kasina Douglass-Boone is a dedicated mother of six children, wife, former Nevada Legislator, and community advocate who is focused on family and civic engagement by strategizing and developing programs to bridge the gap between home,school, life and the community for adolescents. Kasina is also a dedicated member of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.In 2011 Kasina launched her non-profit TULIPS- (Teaching, Uniting Ladies to Inspire Positive Success); she assists young ladies in crucial social skills such as how to dress, speak, and behave. This organization also empowers young ladies to take control of their future and to be an example for others. Through this organization and her other community endeavors Kasina has been the recipient of several community awards. Kasina has been steady and philanthropic throughout the community. She assists each year in the community with back-to-school fairs, Teen Town Halls, and Social Justice Events.For the past 22 years Kasina has been employed with Clark County District working in several support staff positions. In 2013 Kasina transitioned into the classroom which aided her in truly seeking after her true passion of supporting and being the voice for our youth and their subsequent success. In 2016 Kasina switched her career field to a Social Worker Mental Health Specialist still continuing her work in helping the students at Peterson Academic Center where her passion for changes fuels the outcomes for her students and their families by eliminating barriers to success at all cost.On July 8, 2020 Kasina was sworn in as the Assembly woman for District 17 where she finished out the term of her mentor Assemblyman Tyrone Thompson. Kasina is currently a key leader at Ty's Place Safe Space for Teens in memory of her loving mentor. About our guest .. Craig Rosen serves as the Community Engagement and Professional Development Administrator in the Desert Research Institute (DRI) Office of Education. He has been with DRI for nearly 9 years working to innovate and improve STEM Education throughout Nevada. He was the founding director for the Nevada STEAM Conference and has worked on projects funded by NASA, local utility companies, TESLA, and Federal and State grants. Prior to that he has served as Director of the Las Vegas Science and Technology Festival, worked as a national consultantin informal education, and was Director for religious schools in CA and NV. Mr. Rosen sits on numerous boards and committees, has presented at Statewide and National Conferences, and received many awards for his work in STEM Education. Craig holds a B.A. in Child Development and Psychology from CSUN and an M.A. in Urban Leadership from UNLV.Subscribe to our Youtube ChannelCollege of Medicine website:https://medicine.roseman.edu/University website:https://www.roseman.edu/-College of Medicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosemanmedicine/-GENESIS website:https://medicine.roseman.edu/home/genesis/Follow UsTwitter:@DrJoeGreer@RosemanmedicineInstagram: @rosemanuhs@mytulipsnv@lit_lv@driscienceTikTok:Facebook:

About our guest .. Police Captain with the Las Vegas MetropolitanPolice Department. He began his career with the Las Vegas PoliceMetropolitan Police Department as a Corrections Officer in 2000.He is a native of Lake Charles, LA., graduating from LaGrange HighSchool, then served his country for twelve years in the UnitedStates Marine Corps, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. Carlosgraduated from Columbia Southern University with a Bachelor ofScience degree in Criminal Justice. In February of 2020, Carlos waspromoted to Captain and entrusted with commanding all aspectsof Bolden Area Command. Bolden Area Command encompassesapproximately 17 square miles in and around the historic WestSide of Las Vegas. The area command places a considerableinterest in strengthening its relationship with the community andconducts over 100 community events each year.Subscribe to our Youtube Channel College of Medicine website:https://medicine.roseman.edu/University website:https://www.roseman.edu/-College of Medicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosemanmedicine/-GENESIS website:https://medicine.roseman.edu/home/genesis/Follow UsTwitter:@DrJoeGreer @Rosemanmedicine@lvmpdbacInstagram: @rosemanuhs@lvmpdbacTikTok: LVMPDBACFacebook:facebook.com/baclvmpd 

About our guest .. Ally Haynes-Hamblen oversees the city'sperforming, visual and public art programs and facilities, and theLas Vegas Arts Commission. Previously, Haynes-Hamblen wasgeneral manager and associate producer for NY-basedEntertainment Events, Inc. She completed the 2015 InternationalFestival Encounters course with the Royal Conservatoire ofScotland, the Emerging Leadership Institute of the Association ofPerforming Arts Professionals and the California PresentersMentorship Program, and was a member of the Expedia CorporateTravel Advisory Board. In 2013, Haynes-Hamblen received theMentoring Award from the Western Arts Alliance. Haynes-Hamblenis a member of the 2nd cohort of the Association of PerformingArts Professionals' Leadership Fellows Program (2016-2018).Originally from Boulder, Colo., Haynes-Hamblen earned her M.B.A.from Regis University and B.A. in theater from University of Denver.Subscribe to our Youtube Channel College of Medicine website:https://medicine.roseman.edu/University website:https://www.roseman.edu/-College of Medicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosemanmedicine/-GENESIS website:https://medicine.roseman.edu/home/genesis/Follow UsTwitter:@DrJoeGreer @Rosemanmedicine@cityoflasvegas @AllyRHHInstagram:@rosemanuhs@allyworks@cityoflasvegas 

About our guest .. Peter Guzman, currently is the President of the Latin Chamber of Commerce. The LCC is the most powerful Hispanic Chamberin Nevada with over 45 years of community work and business representation. The LCC has provided services for the community for over 40 years and continues to grow. “The Latin Chamber of Commerce is a beacon of light for the business community and a shining star of hope for those in need of assistance in our great community”.Peter Guzman - He is an accomplished Small Business Owner, Real Estate Investor and Developer. Mr. Guzman came to Nevada 45 years ago at the age of 2. Mr. Guzman has worked very hard in helping people achieve the dream of home ownership. His work has been recognized nationally by all of the major Real Estate Organizations and he has been recognized as the Top Producer for the entire company in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, with over $650 million in sales.Subscribe to our Youtube Channel College of Medicine website:https://medicine.roseman.edu/University website:https://www.roseman.edu/-College of Medicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosemanmedicine/-GENESIS website:https://medicine.roseman.edu/home/genesis/Follow UsTwitter:@DrJoeGreer @RosemanmedicineInstagram:@rosemanuhs Follow: Latin Chamber of Commerce NevadaTwitter:  https://twitter.com/lvlccFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lccnv/

About our guest .. A Las Vegas native, Iverson is a recovering methamphetamine addict. His addiction led to an array of family and personal problems ultimately leading to the local drug court program in 2006. Upon graduation, Iverson's recovery advanced through embracing his passion for truly helping others. After volunteering at a treatment center and working with foundations focused on prevention and awareness, he and a partner started a sober living facility called Sober Living Las Vegas. Eventually, Iverson and Buckley founded Freedom House with the generous aide of an anonymous donor.

About our guest .. While working at Fitzgerald Casino in the Engineering Department a co-worker told her about a Union Apprenticeship Training Program with the Plumbers, Pipefitters & HVAC UA Local Union 525. She applied and after five years of working as an Apprentice while taking care of her family. Evelyn finally made history as Nevada's first licensed Black female plumber. Letting Women know that it does not matter how hard your life is or was, you can still make something of your life. She has leveraged her experience to help all Women through her “Nevada Women in Trades” organization, a non-profit organization formed specifically to increase the number of Women in trades.Subscribe to our Youtube Channel College of Medicine website:https://medicine.roseman.edu/University website:https://www.roseman.edu/-College of Medicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosemanmedicine/-GENESIS website:https://medicine.roseman.edu/home/genesis/Follow UsTwitter:@DrJoeGreer @RosemanmedicineInstagram:@rosemanuhs Follow: Evelyn PachecoLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/evelyn-pacheco-b185431a3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evelyn.pacheco.73997

David Marlon is the co-founder and chairman of Vegas Stronger, a Las Vegas non-profit committed to helping the most under-served in our community by addressing mental health, substance use disorders and getting back to a healthy productive life. The Vegas Stronger team joined CrossRoads in January of 2020 to help address the mismanagement of the company and bring back the operation from near bankruptcy. Over the years, he has formed several non-profit organizations, including the Care Coalition, a Drug Free Communities Act non-profit, with the goal of combating substance abuse by providing education and awareness on addictive behavior, preventative methods, and the economic, physical, and social consequences of substance abuse Subscribe to our Youtube Channel College of Medicine website:https://medicine.roseman.edu/University website:https://www.roseman.edu/-College of Medicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosemanmedicine/-GENESIS website:https://medicine.roseman.edu/home/genesis/Follow UsTwitter:@DrJoeGreer @RosemanmedicineInstagram:@rosemanuhs Follow  David MarlonLinkedIn,  https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmarlon/Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/VegasStrongerOfficial/  Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/davevegas123/Twitter, https://twitter.com/PresentDavehttp://vegasstronger.org/david-marlon-cofounder/https://daveforvegas.com/meet-dave/https://crossroadsofsonv.com/project/dave-marlon-ceo/https://www.aetv.com/shows/intervention/cast/dave-marlon

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