About Hope Means Nevada
Hope Means Nevada is a compassionate team of individuals supported by the Nevada Medical Center – a registered 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Through our accessible resources, consistent support, community events, and passion for prioritizing mental fitness, we make it our mission to eliminate teen suicide and empower Nevada youth to live hopeful lives.
We’re here to provide hope to those who need it most and increase awareness around the struggles and pain some Nevada teens face.
Hope Means Nevada Board of Directors
Hope Means Nevada Advisory Board
Dr. Shawn Gerstenberger
NMC Advisory Board Chairman
Dean; UNLV School of Community Health Sciences
Gary Ackerman
President
Gaudin Motor Company Founder; UNLV Ackerman Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment Solutions E.Allie Amato
Fundraising & Development Professional
Andrew Baca
IT Professional
Diana Bennett
Board Chair and Co-founder
Paragon Gaming
Adam Bravo
Vice President Direct Marketing Strategy
MGM Resorts International
Tara Emmers-Sommer
Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education, Greenspun College of Urban Affairs,
University of Las Vegas
Cynthia Kiser-Murphy
Gaming Executive
Taylor Morris
Attorney
Morris Estate Planning Attorneys
Dr. Ludy Llasus
Associate Dean
Nevada State College School of Nursing
Maria Moore
State Director
AARP Nevada
Dr. Marcia Turner
Healthcare Executive
Dr. John Wagner
Airport Program Administrator
Southern Nevada Supplemental Airport
Dr. Anne Weisman
Director of Wellness & Integrative Medicine
UNLV School of Medicine