Tara Webster Tara Webster brings nearly two decades of experience in community outreach, public service, and education, with a background in STEM, specializing in justice-centered learning of social and political issues. Since joining PLAN, she has played a key role in building and expanding progressive policy strategies.She believes that policy work goes beyond merely “holding …
Border EO is Short-Sighted and cruel Nevada’s immigrant families want long term solution that keep families together Las Vegas, NV –– Today, just 11 days before the 12th anniversary of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), President Joe Biden announced a new border Executive Order that limits asylum and does nothing to address the root …
Rachel Mosley My name is Rachel Mosley, I am a Digital Organizer in the Communications Department for PLAN. I am Paiute-Shoshone from Northern Nevada and reside in Reno. My experience has been in News Broadcast, as a Video Journalist. I am skillfully and culturally a storyteller. Everyone has a story to share. My hope is …
Leslie Vega Leslie Vega is the go-to person for making things happen, blending a knack for coordinating big events and campaigns with a warm, engaging approach. From organizing governor’s office initiatives to leading campaign teams for major causes, Leslie’s journey is all about connecting with people and turning ideas into reality. With a background in …
Ben Iness Ben Iness is the coalition coordinator for the Nevada Housing Justice Alliance, a coalition of grassroot organizers and community advocates working with Nevada tenants to address the root causes of housing insecurity. Ben centers his work in his lived experience, having been displaced, evicted, and directly-impacted by housing instability throughout his childhood. Above …
Alondra Cruz Torres Alondra has been involved with PLAN’s Citizenship and Immigration Program as a client, a volunteer and now as a Citizenship Specialist. She joined PLAN in 2023, shortly after graduating from the University of Nevada, Reno with her Bachelors in Social Work. As a Mexican-born immigrant, she knows the hardships faced by marginalized …
Salma Garcia Hernandez Salma was born in Baja California, Mexico. As a Mexican-born immigrant and activist, she is deeply committed to social justice and its role in enhancing the lives of her community members. She has cultivated a passion for visual arts, embracing photography, graphic design, and videography as means to capture the essence of …
Jair Guigui Jair’s passion for community organizing began early in life, as he volunteered with multiple organizations that helped fellow Nevadans. After graduating from high school, he joined PLAN as an Electoral Organizer. Later, he moved into the role of Housing Justice Organizer, driven by his desire to make a positive impact in his community. …
Mindy Browne Mindy joins PLAN with 10 years of experience working in Human Resources & Training/Development in Hospitality. She is looking forward to applying her knowledge to the non-profit sector and to all of the new knowledge she will acquire working with Planistas. She is a born and raised Las Vegas local and the mother …
Hector Fong Hector joined PLAN following the 2020 general election as the Communications Manager. Hector is a first generation Mexican-American, born and raised in East Las Vegas, the son of a casino worker and construction laborer. Hector began his advocacy in high school against the systemic inequalities in education for low-income and immigrant students. Immigration …