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SafeNest, a nonprofit dedicated to ending domestic and sexual violence, named Kaitlin Tinoco marketing manager. At the University of San Diego, Tinoco worked in leadership roles including co-vice president of marketing and public relations for women in business and public relations director for minorities in business.

The Nevada Mining Association announced the return of Drew McGregor to the organization as its communications manager. He will oversee the organization’s communication strategy, relationships with media, community organizations and educational institutions. McGregor previously served as the association’s outreach manager.

Ondra Berry was appointed to the Cannabis Compliance Board by Gov. Joe Lombardo. Berry served as the adjutant general of the Nevada National Guard from 2019 until his retirement in 2024. Berry fills the seat of Michael Douglas, who served as chair from 2020 to 2023.

Amaya Modern Mexican opened at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, led by Michelin-starred chef Jason McLeod

UNLV Lee Business School appointed Anjala Krishen as associate dean of executive education and corporate engagement. She will focus on fostering strategic partnerships with corporate and industry leaders, expanding executive education offerings, and strengthening the school’s role in preparing students and professionals for an evolving global business landscape.

The Nevada Bankers Association has appointed two new members to its board of directors, Steven Borgna and Tellis Bethel, following the retirement of longtime board members Mara McNeill from Toyota Financial Savings Bank and Rick Thomas from Nevada State Bank. Borgna has a 37-year career in banking and serves as executive vice president and senior state credit administrator at Nevada State Bank. Bethel isToyota Financial Savings Bank. president and CEO of

Naylor & Braster, Attorneys at Law promoted law clerk Kelly Scarborough to associate attorney. After passing the Nevada bar exam in October, she was sworn in by Judge Maria Gall in a ceremony marking the beginning of her career as a licensed attorney.

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck has announced that Jessica Moyeda was elevated to of counsel. She counsels public and private companies on a variety of transactional matters and serves as lead or local counsel to borrowers, issuers, guarantors, lenders, underwriters and purchasers in connection with credit facilities, debt offerings and equity offerings.

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This story appeared in Las Vegas Weekly.

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