2025 - 2026 State Board
President
Nala Williams (She/Her)
Cimarron-Memorial HS
Fun Facts:
1.) I’ve visited all of Nevada’s regions at least 3 times
2.) My dog’s name is Queen Nala Williams
3.) I’m obsessed with space exploration and my “fantasy” job is to be an astronaut
nevstuco.president@gmail.com
Division Vice Presidents
Divison 1A VP
Charlize Simon (They/Them)
Indian Springs HS
Fun Facts:
1.) “My favorite color is sage green.”
2.) “I’m a flyer and a base for cheer.”
3.) “I’ve been a lifeguard.”
nevstuco.div1a@gmail.com
Division 2A VP
Cristina Guillermo-Melendez (She/Her)
CSNSHS East
Fun Facts:
1.) “I want to own my own nonprofit when I graduate HS.”
2.) “I love everything matcha.”
3.) “I joined student council my junior year.”
nevstuco.div2a@gmail.com
Divison 3A VP
Nolawi Shewangzaw (He/Him)
A-TECH
Fun Facts:
1.) “I can play 6 Beabadoobee songs on the guitar.”
2.) “I’m teaching myself to play guitar.”
3.) “I’m my schools first black SBP in nearly 3 decades, and the second one it’s ever had.”
nevstuco.div3a@gmail.com
Division 4A1 VP
Olivia Saliba (She/Her)
Shadow Ridge HS
Fun Facts:
1.) “I’m an avid cheesecake lover.”
2.) “I NEVER stop talking.”
3.) “I love Snoopy.”
nevstuco.div4a1@gmail.com
Divison 4A2 VP
Yousif Yousif (He/Him)
Durango HS
Fun Facts:
1.) “I want to visit the 7 Wonders of the World.”
2.) “I’m obsessed with Motorsports.”
3.) “I moved from Damascus, Syria to Vegas in 2013.”
nevstuco.div4a2@gmail.com
Divison 5A VP
Christina Fakoya (She/Her)
Sierra Vista HS
Fun Facts:
1.) “I love to write.”
2.) “I eat pumpkin pie year-round.”
3.) “I love ladybugs.”
nevstuco.div5a@gmail.com
Region Representatives
Northern Region Rep.
Daniela Luna (She/Her)
Elko HS
Fun Facts:
1.) “I’m passionate about kindness and mental health.”
2.) “Tulips and the color pink are my ultimate favorites.”
3.) “My go-to drinks? Cucumber Gatorade and Coke Zero.”
nevstuco.northrep@gmail.com
Southern Region Rep.
Johana Gamez (She/Her)
Durango HS
Fun Facts:
1.) “I’m addicted to drinking Dr. Pepper.”
2.) “I love collecting vintage cameras.”
3.) “I love the movie Waves.”
nevstuco.southrep@gmail.com
Western Region Rep.
Tali Aguon (She/Her)
North Valleys HS
Fun Facts:
1.) “I was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and I lived in Guam.”
2.) “I love lava cake.”
3.) “I love to run.”
nevstuco.westrep@gmail.com
Communications
Communications Coordinator
Nora Baltera (She/Her)
Sierra Vista HS
Fun Facts:
1.) “I want to be an event planner when I grow up.”
2.) “My favorite concert I have been to was Pitbull.”
3.) “Coconut is my go-to scent.”
nevstuco.commcoord@gmail.com
Webmaster
Cassidi Moore (She/Her)
Shadow Ridge HS
Fun Facts:
1.) “I love all things Tim Burton.”
2.) “I will always say the book is better than the movie.”
3.) “I am terrified of animatronics.”
nevstuco.webmaster@gmail.com
Secretary
Jackson Hohnholz (He/Him)
Fernley HS
Fun Facts:
1.) “My favorite sport is volleyball.”
2.) “I’m a third generation student council member in my family at Fernley High School.”
3.) “I love 90’s music.”
nevstuco.secretary@gmail.com
State Conference Chairs
State Conference Co-Chair
Kyle Allen (He/Him)
Carson HS
Fun Facts:
1.) “I have 4 dogs.”
2.) “I serve on 2 state boards.”
3.) “I love Lululemon.”
nevstuco.statecochair@gmail.com
State Conference Co-Chair
Leah Vazquez (She/Her)
Carson HS
Fun Facts:
1.) “I have 3 black labs.”
2.) “I want to be a teacher.”
3.) “My favorite food is sushi.”
nevstuco.statecochair@gmail.com
NIAA Liaisons
NIAA Northern Liaison
Emerson Wendell (She/Her)
Elko HS
Fun Facts:
1.) “I can surf.”
2.) “I love animals.”
3.) “I am a dancer.”
nevstuco.niaanorth@gmail.com
NIAA Southern Liaison
Elsie Moore (She/Her)
Bonanza HS
Fun Facts:
1.) “I was born in Germany.”
2.) “I have dual citizenship.”
3.) “I have flown a plane before.”
nevstuco.niaasouth@gmail.com
NIAA Western Liaison
Trey Lundeen (He/Him)
Dayton HS
Fun Facts:
1.) “I want to be a commercial airline pilot.”
2.) “I go to Dutch daily.”
3.) “I work at the busy Beach in Lake Tahoe.”
nevstuco.niaawest@gmail.com
Student Member to the Board of Education & NatStuco. Nevada Rep
Student Member to the Board of Education
Evana Lan (She/Her)
Reno HS
Fun Facts:
1.) “I’m trilingual.”
2.) “I’ve been growing my hair out for more than 7 years.”
3.) “My favorite food is ice cream.”
nevstuco.sboeducation@gmail.com
NatStuco. Nevada Rep
Mattie McCarthy (She/Her)
Silverado HS
Fun Facts:
1.) “I grew up in Mexico.”
2.) “I have a two legged dog named Hoppy!”
3.) “I can play “Blackbird” by The Beatles on guitar.”
nevstuco.nscrep@gmail.com
State Board Meetings
June 8-9, 2025 (Las Vegas)
August 2-3, 2025 (Reno)
November 8-9, 2025 (Las Vegas)
February 21-22, 2026 (Carson City)
NASC State Board Photo Gallery
