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  • Although retired from teaching at UNLV, I remain active with several projects and boards in which I have mostly continued from my involvements while still working. Most of my family are in California, but they like visiting Las Vegas - so I see them regularly without having to leave town. Amazingly, I still keep in touch with many former students - especially those who were players for Rebel Hockey which just won their league's National Championship. While still working at...

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    Although retired from teaching at UNLV, I remain active with several projects and boards in which I have mostly continued from my involvements while still working. Most of my family are in California, but they like visiting Las Vegas - so I see them regularly without having to leave town. Amazingly, I still keep in touch with many former students - especially those who were players for Rebel Hockey which just won their league's National Championship. While still working at UNLV, I served as Faculty Adviser of Rebel Hockey as well as FASA, the Filipino American Student Association.

    I was recently asked to help start a Las Vegas Chapter of FANHS, the Filipino American National Historical Society - especially now that Clark County has officially approved a Filipino Town area in Las Vegas. I am also an Advisory Board Member of a tech AI startup company in Las Vegas connected with the new NIL landscape of college sports.

  • I moved to Las Vegas from California.  Looking to make some friends with the local Las Vegas Asian community.

     

    I speak Cantonese Chinese and a little bit of Mandarin.

     

    In my spare time I enjoy hanging out with friends and trying the different ethnic foods Vegas has to offer.

  • Former investment management professional turned growth marketer with 9+ years driving user and revenue growth for top mobile developers TikTok, Coinbase, Meta, Microsoft, Machine Zone, Zynga along with early-stage startups. Experience with all cycles of company growth, whether from ‘0 to 1’, '1 to 10' or '10+', managing spend ranging from $250K to $30M/mo for nearly two dozen apps/businesses spanning gaming, fintech, crypto, real estate, e-commerce, and gen-AI. I've managed nearly $300M in paid media across all prominent...

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    Former investment management professional turned growth marketer with 9+ years driving user and revenue growth for top mobile developers TikTok, Coinbase, Meta, Microsoft, Machine Zone, Zynga along with early-stage startups. Experience with all cycles of company growth, whether from ‘0 to 1’, '1 to 10' or '10+', managing spend ranging from $250K to $30M/mo for nearly two dozen apps/businesses spanning gaming, fintech, crypto, real estate, e-commerce, and gen-AI. I've managed nearly $300M in paid media across all prominent paid social, social, search, mobile, display and connected TV, building a consistent track record of scaling paid media while exceeding ROAS or CAC targets.

    I enjoy building out growth infrastructure including MMP integrations, attribution, reporting, GTM plans and creative. I’ve worked across nearly every stage of growth (0 → 1, 1 → 10, and 10 → 100), often stepping in as a hands-on 'player/coach' for lean teams, serving as an internal consultant within larger orgs, or lead on cross-functional projects spanning partnerships, product marketing, growth product, ad-tech, creative and analytics.

    Outside of growth, I'm passionate about fitness and volunteering. I'm a competitive powerlifter, caregiver, and board member of LFE Foundation, a nonprofit endowment fund empowering the AAPI community via scholarships and education grants.

  • Xavier Thomas is a visionary creative professional and the founder of MiracleArts, an arts education organization dedicated to empowering emerging creatives in Minnesota. His journey began during his childhood, inspired by a desire to create platforms for artistic expression within his community. This vision materialized through his participation in the Minnesota State University-Mankato (MNSU) Big Ideas Challenge, leading to the establishment of MiracleArts under MNSU's African American Affairs. ​

  • As a second-generation Vietnamese American and first-generation college graduate, my personal story fuels my commitment to equity, cultural awareness, and inclusive practices. I’m a dedicated higher education professional with over a decade of experience in student affairs, specializing in leadership development, retention, and fostering belonging for historically underserved student populations. I currently serve as the Associate Director in the Office of Student...

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    As a second-generation Vietnamese American and first-generation college graduate, my personal story fuels my commitment to equity, cultural awareness, and inclusive practices. I’m a dedicated higher education professional with over a decade of experience in student affairs, specializing in leadership development, retention, and fostering belonging for historically underserved student populations. I currently serve as the Associate Director in the Office of Student Engagement and Belonging at Wichita State University, where I lead efforts in assessment, student programming, and staff supervision. I’m passionate about creating meaningful, identity-affirming experiences for students, especially those navigating systems not originally designed for them.

    Outside of work, I enjoy riding my bike, cooking tasty foods, and searching for great craft beer.

  • I am a dedicated mother of two and an experienced financial analyst with a decade of expertise in the industry. Outside of my career, I enjoy cooking, exploring the outdoors, and embracing new challenges. I am currently pursuing my long-term goal of owning and operating my own business, driven by a strong commitment to personal growth and community impact.

  • Joseph currently serves as the Deputy Director of Broadband Development with the Kansas Department of Commerce since January 2023. He was previously appointed by Governor Laura Kelly as the Interim Director of Broadband Development between June 2024 through March 2025.

    He brings a diverse background in politics, public service, and technology, and he graduated from the University of Kansas with a double...

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    Joseph currently serves as the Deputy Director of Broadband Development with the Kansas Department of Commerce since January 2023. He was previously appointed by Governor Laura Kelly as the Interim Director of Broadband Development between June 2024 through March 2025.

    He brings a diverse background in politics, public service, and technology, and he graduated from the University of Kansas with a double major in Political Science, B.A. and Psychology, B.A.

    He served as Chief of Staff for Kansas House Minority Leader Tom Sawyer before joining the Broadband Development team. With a history in the Kansas Legislature, including as Legislative Director, Operations Director, and Agenda Clerk, Joseph also contributed to troubleshooting the Affordable Care Act website at General Dynamics’ IT department during the Obama Administration and working for the University of Kansas’ IT department on their then-course management system, Blackboard.

    Beyond his professional pursuits, he currently serves on the Douglas County Community Corrections Advisory Board and is a former Commissioner of the City of Lawrence's Human Relations Commission. Joseph is a NextGen Under 30 Honoree, awarded by NextGen Under 30 Kansas recognizing his impact on the state of Kansas and the communities he serves, given his tenure as a public servant.

    In his leisure time, Joseph enjoys following NCAA Men’s Basketball, coding, keeping abreast of auto and tech innovations, and spending quality time with his friends and family. 

  • Senior Financial Analyst based in Duluth. Over the past 5 years I've worked at Comcast, Kaiser Permanente, and Jackson Healthcare here as a Financial Analyst. Please don't hesitate to reach out and connect!

  • I strive to be relevant and effective with impact in our local and global community

  • Results-driven communications professional adept at applying strategic workforce communications, executive communications, and media relations to advancing organizational goals and maximizing productivity. 

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