Profiles

Susie Martinez, a native Nevadan, is a 35-year Teamsters Local 986 member, former Assemblywoman (2018-2022), and the first Latina Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Nevada AFL-CIO. She has spent over 30 years advocating for better wages and working conditions, making history by leading the AFL-CIO and serving in public office.

Lupe M. Rodríguez is a scientist with an activist heart dedicated to seeing all people live in full salud, dignidad y justicia. She currently serves as the Executive Director of the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice (Latina Institute). Born in Mexico City, Lupe immigrated with her family to California, seeking medical care for her…

Karen Skelton is a Visiting Scholar at Stanford University’s Doerr School of Sustainability. She served 2021-2024 in the Biden-Harris Administration as a Senior Policy Advisor to both Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and the President’s top Climate Diplomat, John Podesta, where she worked on strategies to accelerate the nation’s industrial policy transition to a clean…

Michael is an award-winning journalist who has been covering Virginia news since 2013 with reporting stints at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Virginia Business, and Richmond BizSense. A graduate of William & Mary and Northern Virginia Community College, he also covered financial news for S&P Global Market Intelligence.

Parker Molloy is a Chicago-based media critic and the author of The Present Age newsletter.

Jessica Mackler is the president of EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics. For nearly 40 years, the organization has worked to elect Democratic pro-choice women at every level of the ballot.

Chair Nevada Solar Association Chief Operating Officer Sol-Up

Isabella Valdivieso is the Public Relations Intern for Planned Parenthood Votes Nevada. She is a young, Hispanic woman studying Political Science and Spanish at University of Nevada, Reno. She is active in advocating on various issues, including but not limited to, abortion access and reproductive justice.

Shaunda Necole is a volunteer with the Harris-Walz campaign in Nevada. She is also a Las Vegas-based food blogger, podcaster, and digital innovator known for her work on soul food recipes and Las Vegas travel insights.