Evelyn has spent most of her life taking care of others. She was born in Arkansas but moved west as a young adult. Evelyn came to Reno from Los Angeles in 1979 where she met her husband, Leon. Evelyn’s grandparents taught her the importance of giving to others and she has followed that course of […]
Gold in the Silver State
Mullins, Bertha – Reno, Washoe
Bertha Mullins’ father brought his family to Nevada where he found work at the Hawthorne Army Depot during WWII. The family, then moved to Reno where she attended local schools and graduated from University of Nevada Reno. Bertha helped develop and implemented a community health center for low income and disadvantaged families in northeast Reno, […]
Nappe, Leontine “Tina” Bundy
Leontine “Tina” Bundy Nappe grew up on a small ranch in Washoe Valley. Having a father who was a nationally acclaimed artist, Gus Bundy, meant that she had exposure to art and prominent artists at a very young age. Tina spent her first five years schooled in a one room schoolhouse in Washoe Valley before […]
Raffealli, Sandy
Sandy Raffealli is Owner/Partner in Bill Pearce Motors, Inc. in Reno, but came to that position in a round-about manner. As a young girl the family moved frequently as her father’s positions in the auto industry took him to many states. Finally settling in Reno, her father, Bill Pearce, was hired at the Waldren Motors […]
Rodriguez-Wilson, Isabelle – Reno, Washoe
Isabelle is a California native who has enjoyed a fascinating career. From 1993 to 1995, Isabelle served as Senior Advisor to President Bill Clinton directing details associated with domestic and international event, activities, travel, and protocol for both the President and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton. She produced and directed Washington, DC’s “Million Mom March” in 2000, as well as serving as Executive Producer of the dedication of the William J. Clinton Presidential Library 2004. After leaving Washington, DC, Isabelle moved to Nevada 2005, and is presently (2017) serving as President and CEO of the Nevada Women’s Fund.