Gov. Joe Lombardo appointed Tina Talim to the Eighth Judicial District Court, Department XIV. Talim previously was team chief of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Unit in the Clark County District Attorney’s Office.
The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents reelected Amy Carvalho as chair and Jeffrey Downs as vice chair at its June quarterly meeting.
Henderson City Manager/CEO Richard Derrick has been named a top influencer in local government by Engaging Local Government Leaders. This award considers leaders from across the country who exemplify the ELGL values of joy, creativity, connection, dependability and equity through their work and public activities, and help make a difference in their communities and region at large.
Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar appointed Ruben Rodriguez as deputy secretary of state for Southern Nevada, replacing the departed Maggie Salas Crespo. Rodriguez joins the Secretary of State’s Office after serving as the deputy district director for U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada. He also served as the communications manager for Horsford’s office, and previously served as director of immigration.
Smile Generation and its nationwide network of dental practices recently completed a two-month fundraising campaign in support of Charity: Water, a nonprofit organization that brings clean, safe drinking water to people around the world. The campaign raised $1,456,414, more than doubling the initial goal. All funds raised will go toward providing clean drinking water to people in Ethiopia by constructing community-owned, sustainable and safe water sources built to last for generations.
Communities In Schools of Nevada, an evidence-based stay-in-school organization serving 110 Nevada schools, hired Mitzury Aguilar as senior HR manager, Jessica Kurr as private grants coordinator, Loidie Marroquin as marketing manager and Justin Minton as development and engagement manager to the statewide team. Aguilar has over 10 years of experience in human resources and helps lead, coordinate and carry out all human resource department projects and processes for the organization. Kurr brings over a decade of experience working in higher education and grant management and builds relationships with private foundations to bring awareness of the nonprofit’s programming and the value it brings the students. Marroquin oversees a range of marketing initiatives, including campaigns, social media management, and strategic partnerships. Minton is responsible for strategizing and implementing initiatives that enhance engagement.
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