Carolyn Bernard was born in Yerington and is proud of her 4th generation Nevada Heritage. As a stay at home mom until her children were of school age, Carolyn said that her first real job outside the home, was volunteering to help her uncle, Wilson McGowan, in his successful campaign to become Nevada State Controller. […]
Washoe County
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.
Williams, Joan (Sister Joan) – Reno, Washoe
Kentucky born Joan Williams, moved to Cincinnati, Ohio as a young girl after the death of her mother. The effects of WWII had a great influence in her life as, “it just made life more serious.” She found a book on Teresa of Avila in her boarding school library, and from that time on, she knew she would become a Carmelite contemplative nun. Sr. Joan entered the Carmelite Monastery of the Resurrection in Indianapolis, Indiana at the age of 17 in 1945.
Wagner, Sue – Reno, Washoe
Maine native, Sue Wagner moved to Arizona with her family at age 10. Sue said that her family had always been politically oriented; her father serving as a Maine State Chairman of the Republican Party. She graduated high school in Tucson and went on to graduate from the University of Arizona. She received her master’s degree from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Sue, husband, and infant son, moved to Reno in 1969. She was elected to the Nevada State Assembly in 1975 and the Nevada State Senate in 1979. Sue became the first woman to be elected Lieutenant Governor in 1989 where she served four years.
Tors, Jane – Reno, Washoe
As Director of Research Communications at the University of Nevada, Reno, Jane Tors contributes her considerable skills to the University’s enhanced reputation and capacity as a high-impact research university. Jane was born and raised in Lovelock, Nevada and earned a Bachelor of Journalism Degree from University of Nevada Reno. Before her present position, Jane served as the University’s Director of Communications. Previous work experience also includes Communications Director of Washoe Health System and Washoe Medical Center (now Renown Health), and Harrah’s Corporation. A member of many community boards and organizations, Jane currently (2017) serves as a Board Trustee on the Nevada Humanities and the Nevada Land Trust.