Profiles

As a third-generation Nevadan and almost born at a UNLV Runnin’ Rebels basketball game, Shea truly understands that “Home Means Nevada.” Shea is a proud Clark High School graduate! Shea worked hard to earn an opportunity to study law at Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, with an emphasis in Native American legal issues. In…

Bonnie Fuller is the former CEO & Editor-in-Chief of HollywoodLife.com, and the former Editor-in-Chief of Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, USWeekly and YM. She’s now a special correspondent for politics and reproductive rights. Follow her on her substack, Bonnie Fuller: Your Body Your Choice.

Sophie Boudreau is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience covering lifestyle, culture, and political topics. She previously served as senior editor at eHow and produced Michigan and Detroit content for Only In Your State.

Caitlin Gatchalian is a dedicated advocate and leader in both environmental and social justice arenas. Currently, she serves as the Nevada Representative for the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, where she works to promote energy efficiency policies and practices that benefit both the environment and the economy. In addition to her role at SWEEP, Caitlin is…

Taylor Patterson, a member of the Bishop Paiute Tribe, is the executive director of the Native Voters Alliance of Nevada (NVAN). She works tirelessly to improve voting accessibility for Native Americans, advocating for inclusive legislation and empowering Tribal Governments to secure voting rights.

André C. Wade is the State Director for Silver State Equality. In this role he leads legislative, fundraising, political and advocacy activities. He has worked in human services and advocacy for more than 25 years in various public and non-profit contexts. Mr. Wade has worked on issues such as developmental disabilities, child welfare, national policy…

Alexa Solis is the deputy director at Planned Parenthood Votes Nevada. She was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada and joined the movement for reproductive rights and freedom in 2018 after receiving a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Nevada, Reno.

Angel Gabriel Lazcano Jr. was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is the current NV Program Manager for Somos Votantes & Somos PAC

StartUpNV Co-Founder and Executive Director Jeff is a start-up founder and early-stage public company executive with more than 30 years’ experience. Jeff has been part of 4 successful exits from enterprise B2B SaaS companies between 1998 and 2016. Jeff’s experience includes running worldwide sales, professional services, SaaS operations, and product development. Jeff co-founded StartUpNV, a…

A native Nevadan born and raised in Reno, Lucas Ingvoldstad is the Nevada state director for USDA Rural Development. Ingvoldstad’s professional experience includes public policy, public affairs, legislative relations, stakeholder engagement and business development. Ingvoldstad previously served as the senior director of government and external affairs for a utility-scale renewable energy developer focusing on solar,…