The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents is the governing body that oversees all of Nevada’s public colleges and universities, and it may be the most important elected body most Nevadans have never heard of. As a Regent, I am responsible for setting the policies, priorities, and budget decisions that shape higher education for every student, family, and community across our state. The eight institutions the Regents govern include the University of Nevada Las Vegas, the University of Nevada Reno, Nevada State University, the College of Southern Nevada, Truckee Meadows Community College, Great Basin Community College, Western Nevada Community College, and Desert Research Institute. NSHE provides educational opportunities to more than 106,000 students.
In Nevada, Regents are elected by the people, which means this seat belongs to you. I am running for re-elction because Nevadan’s deserve a Regent who will show up, speak up, and always put the betterment of higher education first.
Regents are part of higher education strategic planning to ensure that students have access to resources, that students are graduating in a timely manner, and that higher education institutions have partnerships with local companies so that those who are already in the work force can access programs of study online. I believe a key role for a Regent is to engage the community, and ensure that our campuses have everything they need to empower community members through education.
Why I am Running for Reelection.
When you elect someone to the Board of Regents, you are trusting them to make decisions that affect hundreds of thousands of Nevada students, families, and communities. You deserve a Regent who walks in the door ready to work. I am that Regent. Since first being elected to represent District 3 in November 2020, I have served on the Board through some of the most challenging and consequential decisions in Nevada higher education in recent history. I did not just show up, I led. My peers trusted me to serve as Chair of the Board of Regents, and I am currently serving my second term in that role. That is not a title, it’s a track record.
Reelection is not about me, it is about what I still have left to do. I am committed to keeping higher education affordable, expanding access for students who have been left behind, and making sure Nevada’s colleges and universities are producing graduates ready to power our growing economy. I believe non-resident transitioning veterans should be permitted to attend Nevada higher education institutions at in-state tuition rates because those who served this country should never be priced out of bettering themselves when they return home. I believe our campuses must be safe, well-funded, and academically excellent for every student who walks through their doors.
Nevada has given me so much. Reelection is my opportunity to keep giving back, with the experience, the record, and the commitment I’ve demonstrated to do so.