Don't Keep Rape
a Secret
You are not alone
702-366-1640

	Bill Thomas: President  (Two Terms August 2011 - August 2013) Unlimited as Board Member Bill Thomas has served on The Rape Crisis Center board of directors since 2007. He is a long term human resources professional who offers years of progressive leadership development to HR development. As an HR executive and consultant, he advises companies in a variety of industries, such as media, consumer products, energy, and nonprofit. Besides serving as a board member for The Rape Crisis Center, Bill is a member of the Society for Human Resources Management, and the Southern Nevada Human Resources Association. He is on the Board of Trustees for Benedict College, where he serves as the chairperson for the Finance Committee, vice chair for the committee on Trustees and chairperson for the HR committee. Bill holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Benedict College, and graduated Cum Laude. He has received continuing education in his field from the Rochester Institute of Technology, and received a certificate in Crafting Human Resources Strategy at Cornell University, School of Industrial Relations.
	Marcy Humm:   Vice President  (Unlimited)  Fundraising Chairperson Marcy Humm has served on the board of directors for The Rape Crisis Center for the past three years, most recently as Vice President and Fundraising Chairman. After years of volunteering at her sons’ schools and sporting events as the “room” and “team” mom, Marcy decided to put her skills to work by becoming a board member and selling Nina’s Night Out sponsorships for the past three years. With help from the community, Marcy’s ultimate goal for The Rape Crisis Center is to someday raise enough money to build a free-standing center to house staff, counselors, and an in-house Metro desk.   Born in Denver and raised in Las Vegas since the age of seven, Marcy is from a prominent, longtime Las Vegas family; her late father Donald “Doc” Romeo and late mother Barbara were both active in the community. She enjoys spending family time with her husband Tom, three adult sons Steve, Joey and Jimmy, and their three dogs. Marcy is also very proud of her two daughter-in-laws Kate and Michelle.
	Bobby Hollis: Treasurer (Unlimited) Bobby Hollis grew up all over the country and in Europe as a U.S. Army family member before returning home to Florida to attend the University of Florida. After graduating, he attended the University of Iowa College of Law, and entered private practice at Jenner & Block, one of the country’s pre-eminent law firms in Washington, DC. Jenner & Block provided Bobby the opportunity to practice corporate law while still undertaking pro bono legal work that truly impacted the community and the nation.   From Jenner & Block, Bobby entered the energy world, first at Alliant Energy and then Invenergy in Chicago. This allowed Bobby to practice law in another field that is very important to him which impacts the entire world – Clean Energy. NV Energy’s leadership role in this field brought Bobby to Las Vegas, where he now leads all of the company’s renewable energy efforts. While his job helps all of Nevada and our environment, Bobby views the Rape Crisis Center as an opportunity to truly help our community and make Las Vegas a safer place. He joined the Board in 2012 and currently serves as the Treasurer as well.
	Tanna Prince: Secretary (Unlimited) Tanna Prince is an employee benefits consultant for Lockton Companies and has been active in the Nevada benefits community for more than 16 years. As a senior vice president for Lockton, Tanna is responsible for managing a team of benefit experts who work with clients to manage with the costs of their helath care programs, keep the programs in compliance with state and federal regulations and promote their value to employees. Her clients include governmental entities, gamien and hotel businesses, technology companies and large automobile dealerships. Tanna has served as president of the Las Vegas Chapter of the Western Pension & Benefits Conference and holds two significant industry designations: Certified Employee Benefit Specialist and Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI). She has been supporting The Rape Crisis Center in a variety of roles since 2008.
	Samesha Ramadan: Board Member  (Unlimited) Samesha Ramadan is a Senior Office Assistant 1 in Public Information at the Las Vegas Valley Water District and Chief Executive Officer at M.R. Consulting, Inc. Samesha began working at the District in June 1986. Her responsibilities include administering and coordinating the financial process for the budget, plan and coordinate internal and external events, provide administrative support to the Public Information division and works diligently on the Diversity Council. Additionally, Samesha is Chief Executive Officer of M.R. Consulting, Inc., a firm founded in 1983. She is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations; assist with the development and designs of promoting personal communication skills, enhancing awareness and characteristics of other cultures, religions, gender and social diversity issues. Samesha was one of the founding members of Masjid As-Sabur. She was instrumental in the development of Clara Mohammed Weekend School, where she served as principal for more than five years. She is the founder of the American Muslim Women of Nevada (AMWON), President of the International League of Muslim Women Southern NV Chapter, Secretary for the local AARP chapter and Secretary for the local Branch of the NAACP. Samesha has been a volunteer advocate at The Rape Crisis Center for the more than seven years.  Samesha was born in Monroe, Louisiana and moved to Las Vegas in 1956. She and her husband, Mujahid have been married for 37 years. They have two daughters, Shasta and Sumayah and one granddaughter, Kailyn. She and Mujahid are both active in the community.
	Jessica Peterson (Unlimited)  Ms. Peterson has always had a passion for helping and protecting individuals and desired to be a part of an organization that was dedicated to doing that. As such, she sought out to serve on the Rape Crisis Center Board so that she could be a part of making a difference for individuals in this community. Ms. Peterson began her legal career in Michigan after graduating cum laude from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2000. Ms. Peterson worked for the Plunkett & Cooney Law Firm from 2000 to 2001 and the Kitch, Drutchas, Wagner, Denardis and Valittuti Law Firm from 2001 to 2004. During her tenure at these firms, Ms. Peterson concentrated her practice in the areas of medical malpractice, governmental immunity, police liability, premises liability defense, regulatory compliance, insurance defense, and asbestos litigation. Ms. Peterson left the Kitch firm in December 2004 and moved back to Northern Michigan where she went into solo practice and concentrated her practice in Family Law and Misdemeanor Criminal Law. Ms. Peterson remained in solo practice for approximately two years during which time she also served as Zoning Administrator for Banks Township. Ms. Peterson moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in April of 2007, and was admitted to practice in December 2007. Ms. Peterson has been a part of the Civil Litigation Team since she began at the firm and continues to concentrate her practice in all areas of civil litigation including probate, contract and corporate law. Ms. Peterson also serves on the Governing Board for the Rape Crisis Center of Nevada.