Graduation

  Known as a dynamic preacher and teacher, devout student of the Word, prolific orator, and visionary, Pastor Ronald Thomas is a leader among men. Using his life’s testimony, divine revelation, knowledge of the Word, and willingness to squarely confront issues often considered off limits in the church, Pastor Thomas walks in his God given […]

Roberta Casteel, MSN, RN graduated from UNLV School of Nursing with her Associate of Arts in Nursing in 1981. She then started working at what was then Children’s Clinic and was there for over 25 years. She worked for a short time at University Medical Center in the Newborn Nursery and Neonatal Intensive Care Units, […]

A lifelong Nevada resident, William McCurdy was born in 1988 in Las Vegas, the son of a pastor, who also has been politically active for decades, and a Clark County Schools teaching assistant. McCurdy dropped out of high school when his first son was born and had his second child by the time he was […]

Ruben J. Kihuen was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. His father moved to the United States and worked as a field laborer in search of greater opportunities for his family. Nearly two years later, Ruben’s mother moved the rest of the family from Mexico reuniting them with their father and eventually settling in Las Vegas. […]

Debra A. Toney, PhD, RN, FAAN has more than 30 years of clinical and leadership experience in nursing and community-based health promotion programs. She began her career as a critical care nurse and progressed into leadership roles. A strong advocate of patient-centered care, Dr. Toney is a national and international speaker known for her passionate, […]

John Espinoza’s career has spanned almost 40 years in all disciplines of Human Resource management. He has worked for both state and local governments prior to transitioning to healthcare. John is currently the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC), a position he has held for the last 12 […]

Commissioner Lawrence Weekly is the first African American to chair the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority. He also sits as chairman of the Board of Trustees for University Medical Center Southern Nevada, the Clark County Liquor & Gaming Licensing Board and the Local Law Enforcement Advisory Board that awards nearly $1 million to valley […]

Wayne Cassard is the System Director of Human Resources for The Valley Health System, where he provides oversight and develops strategy for Human Resources and Education for the five hospital system that includes Centennial Hills Hospital, Summerlin Hospital, Valley Hospital, Spring Valley Hospital, and Desert Springs Hospital. Prior to joining The Valley Health System, Wayne […]