As chief vision and purpose officer of the Meruelo Group, Alexis Meruelo is shaping how one of Nevada’s largest private companies defines corporate responsibility.
Working across more than 25 companies in 10 industries, including Sahara Las Vegas and Grand Sierra Resort, Meruelo built a unified corporate social responsibility framework and helped establish Sahara as a model for inclusive hiring, workforce development and supplier diversity. Over the past decade, Meruelo Group companies have contributed more than $25 million to community initiatives.
In 2025, Meruelo launched Business of Her at Sahara, drawing more than 300 women for workshops and mentorship. The program included grants for local women entrepreneurs, investing in Nevada’s next generation of women-owned businesses.
Meruelo serves as an honorary board member of the Hospitality Charitable Foundation and supports partnerships creating pathways for Latino professionals and minority-owned businesses statewide.