Profiles

Amanda is a volunteer with the Nevada Conservation League and a Nevada resident with a background in Political and Environmental Science. She holds a BA in International Politics, specializing in History and Earth & Sustainability, and an MA in International Relations, with a focus on Social Justice.

Stacy Rounds is a writer and growth producer for The Nevadan News. Prior to joining the team, Stacy has worked as a writer, editor, and engagement specialist covering topics ranging from local history, disability advocacy, recreation, and food hotspots to relationships and mental health.

Mathilda Guerrero, Kānaka Maoli, serves as Native Voters Alliance Nevada/Indigenous Voices of Nevada’s Government Relations Director. Prior to this role, Mathilda honed her communications and crisis management skills at Battle Born Progress and Institute for a Progressive Nevada. Mathilda began her journey in the Progressive Movement as Silver State Voices’ Democracy Manager, where she coordinated…

Armando Garcia is a volunteer with Somos Votantes.

Casey Harrison is political correspondent for The Nevadan. Previously, he covered politics and the Oakland Athletics’ relocation to Southern Nevada for the Las Vegas Sun, and before that, was a digital producer at The Detroit News. Casey graduated from Michigan State University in 2019.

Jannelle Calderón is The Nevadan / El Nevadense newsletter editor. A bilingual storyteller, she’s passionate about highlighting the human side of policy and showcasing Nevada’s vibrant cultures. She previously reported for The Nevada Independent and is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Jannelle also writes Vegas Somos, a Spanish-language newsletter dedicated to…

Alan Morales is a sociologist who was born in Las Vegas, raised in Mexico City, Madison, Wisconsin, and Santa Barbara, California. Graduating from the University of Nevada Las Vegas with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Alan’s academic journey was enriched by their multicultural upbringing and diverse educational experiences. Rooted in a family with a deep-seated…