THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PURPOSE
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PURPOSE
Our Leadership & Team
Our Leadership & Team
Meet the dedicated leaders and board members who help guide Nevada Partners’ work in service of a healthy, sustainable, and thriving community.
Meet the dedicated leaders and board members who help guide Nevada Partners’ work in service of a healthy, sustainable, and thriving community.
Executive Leadership
Lizette Guillen Collins
Acting President & CEO
Lizette Guillen Collins serves as Acting President & CEO of Nevada Partners, Inc., leading efforts that expand education, workforce development, career readiness, and economic opportunity across Southern Nevada. Since joining NPI in 2011, she has helped secure and manage millions in public funding while guiding operations, programs, and strategic partnerships. Her leadership has supported NPI's designation as Southern Nevada's only HUD EnVision Center and the development of the Choice Neighborhood STEM Center of Excellence.
Executive Leadership
Lizette Guillen Collins
Acting President & CEO
Lizette Guillen Collins serves as Acting President & CEO of Nevada Partners, Inc., leading efforts that expand education, workforce development, career readiness, and economic opportunity across Southern Nevada. Since joining NPI in 2011, she has helped secure and manage millions in public funding while guiding operations, programs, and strategic partnerships. Her leadership has supported NPI's designation as Southern Nevada's only HUD EnVision Center and the development of the Choice Neighborhood STEM Center of Excellence.
Executive Leadership
Lizette Guillen Collins
Acting President & CEO
Lizette Guillen Collins serves as Acting President & CEO of Nevada Partners, Inc., leading efforts that expand education, workforce development, career readiness, and economic opportunity across Southern Nevada. Since joining NPI in 2011, she has helped secure and manage millions in public funding while guiding operations, programs, and strategic partnerships. Her leadership has supported NPI's designation as Southern Nevada's only HUD EnVision Center and the development of the Choice Neighborhood STEM Center of Excellence.
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Leading with vision, care, and community.
Leading with vision, care, and community.
The Nevada Partners leadership team brings expertise and heart to every program, partnership, and community connection.
Beverly Hernandez
Administrative Services Manager
Beverly Hernandez
Administrative Services Manager
Beverly Hernandez
Administrative Services Manager
Edgar Perez
Grants Manager
Edgar Perez
Grants Manager
Edgar Perez
Grants Manager
Maria Moore Barnes
Youth Programs Manager
Maria Moore Barnes
Youth Programs Manager
Maria Moore Barnes
Youth Programs Manager
Ellis Capehart
Emergency Services Manager
Ellis Capehart
Emergency Services Manager
Ellis Capehart
Emergency Services Manager
Fidelia Soberanis Garcia
Senior Housing Specialist
Fidelia Soberanis Garcia
Senior Housing Specialist
Jordan Hankins
Future of Work Manager
Jordan Hankins
Future of Work Manager
Jordan Hankins
Future of Work Manager
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Guided by community-rooted leadership.
Our Board of Directors brings diverse experience, lived perspective, and a shared commitment to advancing opportunity across West Las Vegas.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Guided by community-rooted leadership.
Our Board of Directors brings diverse experience, lived perspective, and a shared commitment to advancing opportunity across West Las Vegas.
Board Chair
Congressman Steven Horseford
4th District - Congress
Congressman Steven Horsford has dedicated his career to strengthening Nevada families, creating economic opportunity, and expanding access to workforce development. Before serving in Congress, he led the Culinary Training Academy, helping thousands of Nevadans enter quality careers, and later became Nevada’s first African American State Senate Majority Leader.
Board Chair
Congressman Steven Horseford
4th District - Congress
Congressman Steven Horsford has dedicated his career to strengthening Nevada families, creating economic opportunity, and expanding access to workforce development. Before serving in Congress, he led the Culinary Training Academy, helping thousands of Nevadans enter quality careers, and later became Nevada’s first African American State Senate Majority Leader.
Board Chair
Congressman Steven Horseford
4th District - Congress
Congressman Steven Horsford has dedicated his career to strengthening Nevada families, creating economic opportunity, and expanding access to workforce development. Before serving in Congress, he led the Culinary Training Academy, helping thousands of Nevadans enter quality careers, and later became Nevada’s first African American State Senate Majority Leader.
Board Member
Jerry Whitsett
Chief Executive, M.R. Whitsett Inc.
Jerry Whitsett is an entrepreneur, veteran, and longtime Nevada community leader. He founded M.R. Whitsett Inc. in 1993 and has built businesses across hospitality, aviation, and real estate. His commitment to service also includes youth athletics, scholarships, philanthropy, and leadership with community organizations.
Board Member
Jerry Whitsett
Chief Executive, M.R. Whitsett Inc.
Jerry Whitsett is an entrepreneur, veteran, and longtime Nevada community leader. He founded M.R. Whitsett Inc. in 1993 and has built businesses across hospitality, aviation, and real estate. His commitment to service also includes youth athletics, scholarships, philanthropy, and leadership with community organizations.
Board Member
Jerry Whitsett
Chief Executive, M.R. Whitsett Inc.
Jerry Whitsett is an entrepreneur, veteran, and longtime Nevada community leader. He founded M.R. Whitsett Inc. in 1993 and has built businesses across hospitality, aviation, and real estate. His commitment to service also includes youth athletics, scholarships, philanthropy, and leadership with community organizations.
Board Member
Caleb Dawkins
Banker, J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Caleb Dawkins is a banker with J.P. Morgan Private Bank in Las Vegas, advising entertainers, athletes, and technology entrepreneurs on strategies to grow and preserve wealth. A Las Vegas native, he is passionate about financial literacy and helping young people and underserved communities build generational wealth.
Board Member
Caleb Dawkins
Banker, J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Caleb Dawkins is a banker with J.P. Morgan Private Bank in Las Vegas, advising entertainers, athletes, and technology entrepreneurs on strategies to grow and preserve wealth. A Las Vegas native, he is passionate about financial literacy and helping young people and underserved communities build generational wealth.
Board Member
Caleb Dawkins
Banker, J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Caleb Dawkins is a banker with J.P. Morgan Private Bank in Las Vegas, advising entertainers, athletes, and technology entrepreneurs on strategies to grow and preserve wealth. A Las Vegas native, he is passionate about financial literacy and helping young people and underserved communities build generational wealth.
Board Member
Cedric Williams
Retired Fire Captain, City of North Las Vegas Fire
Captain Cedric Williams has dedicated more than 27 years to serving his country and community through the U.S. Army and the North Las Vegas Fire Department. He has also coached athletics for more than 24 years and serves as a leader in Nevada track and field.
Board Member
Cedric Williams
Retired Fire Captain, City of North Las Vegas Fire
Captain Cedric Williams has dedicated more than 27 years to serving his country and community through the U.S. Army and the North Las Vegas Fire Department. He has also coached athletics for more than 24 years and serves as a leader in Nevada track and field.
Board Member
Cedric Williams
Retired Fire Captain, City of North Las Vegas Fire
Captain Cedric Williams has dedicated more than 27 years to serving his country and community through the U.S. Army and the North Las Vegas Fire Department. He has also coached athletics for more than 24 years and serves as a leader in Nevada track and field.
Board Member
Brooke Page
Director, Southwest Region, CSH
Brooke Page brings 17 years of experience across public administration, supportive housing, and nonprofit leadership. At CSH, she supports communities across the Southwest through training, technical assistance, and housing development. Her career also includes leadership roles with Clark County Social Service and Nevada Partners.
Board Member
Brooke Page
Director, Southwest Region, CSH
Brooke Page brings 17 years of experience across public administration, supportive housing, and nonprofit leadership. At CSH, she supports communities across the Southwest through training, technical assistance, and housing development. Her career also includes leadership roles with Clark County Social Service and Nevada Partners.
Board Member
Brooke Page
Director, Southwest Region, CSH
Brooke Page brings 17 years of experience across public administration, supportive housing, and nonprofit leadership. At CSH, she supports communities across the Southwest through training, technical assistance, and housing development. Her career also includes leadership roles with Clark County Social Service and Nevada Partners.
Get
Involved!
Get Involved!
Get Involved!
Ready to make a difference and connect with the community?
Join our online Learning Center to access resources and be part of our growing network, or explore ways to volunteer, attend events, donate, and get involved.
Ready to make a difference and connect with the community?
Join our online Learning Center to access resources and be part of our growing network, or explore ways to volunteer, attend events, donate, and get involved.
