Meet Jenna Heath, Director of Student and Community Engagement for Liberal Arts and this month's Women's Council Spotlight. Jenna has worked for UNLV for ten years.  She started in admissions, then transitioned to Career Services and most recently Liberal Arts. She enjoys working with undergraduate students and helping others to feel empowered.  Read more about Jenna in her Spotlight…

Meet Shae Deschutter, Director of Student Success in the College of Engineering Shae started her career at UNLV working in the Office of the Registrar, the Office of Admissions, and Financial Aid & Scholarships. Her experience in these key areas served her well as she transitioned to the College of Engineering as their Interventional Advising Coordinator. In her advising role, Shae…

I started at UNLV as a preschooler when I was two-years old, and I am a proud 1986 graduate of the UNLV Preschool. As Director of Communications at the UNLV Greenspun College of Urban Affairs, I develop the editorial and marketing strategies for the college. In my role, I write about the college’s program, research, faculty, students, and staff. In addition, I work on media relations, social…

Meet Tiffany Schmier - car enthusiast and UNLV's Senior Associate Director of Advising for the Student and Academic Success unit. Tiffany's team helps students learn more about the many amazing majors, minors, and resources available at UNLV.  She enjoys the community we have built on campus as well as working with individuals who have such a great passion about a wide variety of…

From the Big Top to the classroom, this aerial acrobat shares her passion for the circus and her dedication to teaching and researching organizational communication.   Laura Martinez is an assistant professor in the Department of Communication Studies in the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs. She examines communication structures among organizational teams to better understand how identity…

  Meet Liliana (Lily) Flores, an Administrative Assistant IV in Student-Athlete Academic Services who has been part of the UNLV community for seven years. Her journey on campus has been defined by collaboration, support, and a passion for impactful work. With a deep appreciation for the university’s culture and a strong sense of belonging, Lily finds inspiration in faith, determination, and…

We’re delighted to feature Tiffany Payne the inspiring Vice Co-Chair of the UNLV Women’s Council. Tiffany is the Program Manager for Lied Center for Real Estate and has been at UNLV for over three years. From her earliest days on campus, the Women’s Council played a pivotal role in helping her feel welcomed and supported. Now, as co-chair, she’s committed to fostering that same sense of…

We’re thrilled to introduce Lauren Gatto, a dynamic leader and the new Vice Co-Chair of the UNLV Women’s Council. Guided by the mantra “be who you need,” Lauren embodies the values of initiative, curiosity, and connection. Lauren Gatto, Assistant Director of First-Year Experience and Peer Leadership Programs in Student and Academic Success, She has been with UNLV for a year and 9 months from her…

  Dawn K. Johnson, Administrative Assistant IV, has been with UNLV for just over a year and a half, supporting the Women’s Research Institute, Women’s Council, and Reid Public History Institute. A proud Las Vegas native, Dawn loves the sense of community at UNLV, which is made even more special by sharing the campus with her husband and son. Her favorite part of UNLV? “The people!” she…

  In this month’s Women's Council Spotlight, we are thrilled to feature Yaa Obeng, Special Assistant to the Vice President for Diversity Initiatives & Chief Diversity Officer, whose journey and dedication to UNLV exemplify the essence of mentorship and empowerment. Yaa has had the unique opportunity to work in multiple departments across campus, allowing her to impact countless students…