WC Podcast
Southern Nevada’s counties of Clark, Nye, Lincoln and Esmeralda are aligning workforce development to their economic development strategies in order to meet the needs of business and industry. Listen to different stakeholders and learn how their efforts are helping cities like Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson and Boulder City remain an attractive place to do business.
Episodes
170 episodes
Season 5- Episode 29: Danielle Casey
A new era is rising in Southern Nevada. When Danielle Casey, President and CEO of LVGEA, takes the mic, she reveals what it really takes to transform a region. From her climb through Arizona, California, and New Mexico to leading the charge in ...
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Season 5- Episode 28: Governor Joe Lombardo
In this special episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, host Jaime Cruz sits down with Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo, a former sheriff, soldier, and lifelong public servant, for an inspiring conversation about leadership, accountability, a...
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Season 5- Episode 27: Kim Jefferies and Erik Hansen
What if Southern Nevada could not only manage homelessness but truly solve it? In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, host Jaime Cruz talks with Kim Jefferies, President and CEO of Campus for Hope, and Erik Hansen, Chief Sustaina...
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Season 5
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Episode 27
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30:45
Season 5- Episode 26: Stephanie Garcia-Vause
Across seasons of uncertainty and growth, Stephanie learned to build doors where walls once stood. In this episode, she shares a practical playbook for turning vision into results people can feel, with strategy, community, and accountability at...
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Episode 26
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46:34
Season 5- Episode 25: Brigadier General Lawrence T. Sullivan
From moving across the Midwest to commanding one of the Air Force’s most advanced wings, Brigadier General Lawrence T. Sullivan’s story is one of resilience and leadership. In this episode, he reveals how Nellis Air Force Base operates like a c...
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Season 5- Episode 24: Tam & Kerry Larnerd
In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, we hear the story of Tam and Kerry Larnerd, two long-time educators whose careers shaped thousands of students in Southern Nevada. Kerry, originally from South Africa, grew up in Carson City...
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Season 5- Episode 23: Anisa Stechert
In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, we meet Anisa Stechert, a Licensed Master Social Worker and psychedelic integration therapist at Nushama in New York City. Born in Las Vegas, Anisa moved to Florida at age 11 but has ...
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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51:09
Season 5- Episode 22: Mylo Lopez
In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, we meet Mylo Lopez, principal architect, designer, and founder of MyloFleur. Born in Corona, California, to immigrant parents from Mexico, Mylo spent her childhood crossing between Mexicali ...
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Season 5- Episode 21: Dina Babsky
In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, we sit down with Dina Babsky, Director of Economic and Urban Development for the City of Las Vegas, to hear her inspiring journey and learn about the exciting projects shaping the city’s fut...
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37:35
Season 5- Episode 20: Amy Respini and Jason Thomas
In this episode, we welcome Amy Respini of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance and Jason Thomas of the Vegas Chamber, two powerhouse talent liaisons embedded within key business-facing organizations to support employer growth and regional ec...
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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34:58
Season 5- Episode 19: Lori Wilkinson
In this episode, we welcome Lori Wilkinson, Vice President and Employee Benefit Consultant at Brown & Brown, and a fellow Vegas Chamber trustee. Raised in McDermitt, Nevada, a town with a population of 13 in her graduating class, Lori’s upb...
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Season 5- Episode 18: Quentin Abramo
In this episode of the Workforce Connections podcast, we welcome Quentin Abramo, President and Founder of Faciliteq. Born in the Bronx and a graduate of the University of Arizona with a degree in history, Quentin’s professional path has taken h...
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52:35
Season 5- Episode 17: Dr. Renee Coffman
In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, we welcome Dr. Renee Coffman, President and Co-Founder of Roseman University of Health Sciences and a board member of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA). Dr. Coffman shares her i...
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Season 5- Episode 16: Dr. Camilla Dorand
In this episode of the Workforce Connections podcast, host Jaime sits down with the inspiring Dr. Camilla Dorand, born in São Paulo, Brazil. At just six years old, she moved to Nigeria due to her father's political arrest, lived with her uncle ...
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Season 5 - Episode 15: Debra March
In this episode of the Workforce Connections podcast, Debra March joins the conversation to reflect on her dynamic career and ongoing contributions to Southern Nevada. Debra shares her unique path from growing up in Detroit and graduating from ...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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35:20
Season 5- Episode 14: Victor Fuchs
In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, we welcome Victor Fuchs, President and CEO of Helix Electric and fellow trustee of the Vegas Chamber. Victor shares his powerful journey as an immigrant from Odessa, Ukraine. His fa...
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Season 5- Episode 13: Mayor Shelley Berkley
In this special episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, we sit down with Mayor Shelley Berkley, a proud Las Vegas native and lifelong public servant whose deep roots in the city continue to shape her leadership. She shares how her upbring...
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Season 5- Episode 12: Tom Power
In this episode of the Workforce Connections podcast, we are joined by Tom Power, President and CEO of Sunshine Minting, Inc., a global leader in the minting and precious metals industry. Tom shares his remarkable journey, beginning on the isla...
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45:58
Season 5- Episode 11: Mike Rhea
In this episode of the Workforce Connections podcast, we’re joined by Mike Rhea, Chief Revenue Officer at Intelligent Technical Solutions (ITS). Mike shares his journey from growing up in a military family and thriving in martial arts and footb...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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31:13
Season 5- Episode 10: Marcel Schaerer
In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, we sit down with Marcel Schaerer, Deputy Director for Southern Nevada at the Nevada Department of Business and Industry. Originally from Asunción, Paraguay, Marcel came to the U.S. as a high...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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30:20
Season 5- Episode 9: Tami Hance-Lehr
In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, we sit down with Tami Hance-Lehr, State Director and CEO of Communities In Schools of Nevada (CIS)—a woman whose career journey embodies resilience, reinvention, and a deep commitment to the...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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32:53
Season 4 - Episode 8: Amanda Signorelli
In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, we’re joined by Amanda Signorelli, a Las Vegas native and co-owner of Golden Steer Steakhouse. Amanda shares her journey from attending The Meadows School to studying international business ...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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38:33
Season 5- Episode 7: Ashley Espinoza
In this episode, Ashley Espinoza, Executive Director of Lane Workforce Partnership in Eugene, Oregon. Ashley shares her unique career journey, highlighting how she overcame challenges after dropping out of high school to become a first-generati...
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45:52
Season 5- Episode 6: Robert Sainz, Yali Lincroft, and David Charron
In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, we dive into one of Southern Nevada’s most pressing challenges—supporting the 45,000 young adults aged 16-24 who are currently disconnected from school and employment. Our conversation bring...
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Season 5- Episode 5: Chad and Crystal Hirschi
In this episode, Chad Hirschi, President & CEO, and Crystal Hirschi, Executive VP of Hirschi Companies, join the show to share their journeys. Crystal grew up between Marie and Farmington, Utah, and despite early challenges that delayed her...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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