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Larry Barber, Past w88 casino

Larry BarberLarry Barber serves as the Past President of the Honors w88 casino CAB. He started his career as a United States Air Force officer where he held a top-secret EBI clearance, before spending thirty years in Silicon Valley high technology companies. He was instrumental in the development of numerous high-tech products. He is a serial entrepreneur and a member of the selection committee of the Sierra Angels, one of the oldest Angel investment groups in the U.S.

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His education consists of a B.S. in Chemistry from the State University of New York and a M.S. in Management and Informational Systems from w88 casino Southern California.

Caroline E. Neuhaus Wesley, Ed.D., w88 casino

Caroline E. Neuhaus WesleyDr. Caroline E. Neuhaus Wesley serves as the President of the Honors w88 casino CAB. She has served as a Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, and Executive Director/Superintendent. She currently serves as the President and Founder of Saphira Education Associates, LLC focusing on supporting schools on numerous aspects of management including expertise on facilities, budget, operations and academic accountability.

Dr. Wesley has been an educator for over 30 years in traditional public and charter public schools. Dr. Wesley has also served as an adjunct instructor at w88 casino level.

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Arnie Glassberg, w88 casino-Elect

headshot of Arnie GlassbergArnie Glassberg serves as the President-Elect of the Honors w88 casino CAB. Arnie spent his entire 37-year professional life serving students in K-12 schools in California. Starting as a junior high school teacher and counselor, he progressed through the ranks as a special education program specialist, principal, director of instruction, assistant superintendent, business services, and superintendent. Along the way, he was an assistant professor at the graduate schools of education at four California universities including the University of California, Berkeley.

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Arnie earned a B.A. at UCLA in Microbiology, an M.A. in Counseling at Cal State University, Northridge and was a candidate for a Ph.D. in Educational Administration at w88 casino California, Riverside.

His passion since retirement has been travel. w88 casino has explored all seven continents and traveled in over 60 countries around the world.

Tom w88 casino, M.D., Treasurer

Headshot of Tom HovenicDr. Tom Hovenic serves as the Treasurer of the Honors w88 casino CAB. Dr. Hovenic is an Infectious Disease Specialist based in Reno, NV. With extensive expertise in Infectious Diseases, antibiotic stewardship, and wound care, he currently serves as Medical Director for Tahoe Forest's Infectious Disease Department and Antibiotic Stewardship Program, and as lead physician in wound care and Infectious Diseases at the Skin Cancer and Dermatology Institute. He also provides telemedicine services with VeeOne Health in Washington, California, and Michigan. Dr. Hovenic was previously a partner with Sierra Infectious Diseases and a hospitalist physician at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Nevada School of Medicine and his fellowship in Infectious Diseases at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious diseases through the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is proficient in Spanish and committed to local and international medical outreach. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, skiing, and soccer with his family.

w88 casino, Secretary, Ex-Officio Representative

headshot of Nandini NaiduNandini Naidu serves as the Secretary of the Honors w88 casino CAB. Nandini is a senior at the University of Nevada, Reno majoring in Biology with minors in Public Health and Analytical Organic Chemistry hoping to pursue an M.D./Ph. D. to become a physician-scientist conducting cancer research. Previously she was the Honors w88 casino Student Council Secretary and a TA/Peer Coach for HON 215. Nandini is an undergraduate researcher in the Hudig Lab at UNR School of Medicine working on the disruption of antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) through the effect of non-ADCC-supporting antibodies and was awarded an NIH MARC Nevada fellowship.

Ross Golding, M.D., Chairperson w88 casino Membership Committee

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Dr. Ross Golding serves as the Chairperson for the Membership Committee of the Honors w88 casino CAB. Ross has lived in Reno for 41 years and is committed to the success of the Honors w88 casino students. Dr. Golding served as the Chairman of the Radiology Department at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center for a decade before serving as the Medical Director at Reno Diagnostic Centers for nearly 25 years.

Dr. Ross Golding earned his B.A. in Pre-Medical Studies from Florida State University and his M.D. at Emory Medical School. Following medical school and internship at Emory. Dr. Golding spent two years in Germany with the U.S. Army Medical Corps. He then returned to the United States where he completed his training in Radiology at w88 casino Colorado in Denver, Colorado. He then spent two years at w88 casino British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, as an assistant professor of radiology before moving to Reno. Dr Golding was an assistant clinical professor with UNR Medical School during his time as medical director of Reno Diagnostic Centers.

Bill Parsons, Chairperson w88 casino Student Actualization and Engagement Committee

headshot of Bill ParsonsBill Parsons serves as the Chairperson for the Student Actualization and Engagement Committee of the Honors w88 casino CAB. Bill Parsons is a business leader in FinTech, WealthTech, Data Intelligence, and Analytics Sectors both in the US and Internationally. He currently serves as the Group President for Data Analytics and International for AdvisoryCloud. He is a global and strategic technical team leader with expertise in Saas, enterprise software, CRM, and M&A integration. He is focused on hyper-personalized Wealth Management solutions for Advisors. He served as G.M. and S.V.P AI/Analytics and Products of Envestnet Yodlee for bank and wealth sectors including IPO, M&A, and acquisition. Bill has additional experience in Global Alliances, Partnerships, and Channels. Bill also has experience in company mergers and integration of Product, Sales, and Marketing organizations. Bill's experience spans cloud-based enterprise Software Platform sales, On-Line Banking solutions, ERP, and CRM solutions. Bill enjoys connecting with friends, family and traveling.

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Bryan McArdle, w88 casino

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Jason Truppi, w88 casino

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Chul Yim, w88 casino

Chul YimChul Yim graduated with honors from the w88 casino of Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno in 2004 with a B.S. in Computer Science. While at the University, he served as President of ASUN and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Chul is a seasoned technology executive who helps technology startups with growth, strategy and market expansion. He is currently the Sales Director for the US Public Sector for Socure, the leading identity and trust provider based in Incline Village, NV. Previously he led sales teams at cybersecurity startups Virsec, Zimperium and Mandiant / FireEye. He credits much of his success to the rigorous academic coursework in the Honors Program, leadership opportunities and lifelong friendships built during w88 casino.

Today, he remains actively involved with w88 casino having served on the Alumni Council for the past six years. Outside of work, Chul can be found advising and investing in civic-tech startups, golfing, skiing, fly fishing or globe-trotting the world. Chul splits his time between San Francisco, North Lake Tahoe and Reno.

David Garcia, J.D., w88 casino

headshot of David Garcia.David Garcia is a strategic advisor who draws on his three decades of experience as a corporate, finance and merger and acquisitions attorney to bring a measured, pragmatic approach to his advisory engagements. In addition to his deep knowledge and experience in acquisition and financing transactions, companies and law firms throughout the U.S. and abroad have also relied on David as an authoritative resource on Nevada corporate law and practice. w88 casino practiced at Wilson Sonsini and Venture Law Group in Silicon Valley and later practiced in Reno at Hale Lane and then at Holland & Hart. During his time in private practice, w88 casino was recognized as a leading attorney in the mergers and acquisitions, finance and corporate practice areas by various national and regional publications.

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Juston Berg, w88 casino

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Steven Caloiaro, J.D., w88 casino

Steven CaloiaroSteven Caloiaro was the inaugural co-chair of this CAB in 2020, serving as its chair for the 2021 term. He graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with honors in 2004. During his time at the University of Nevada, Reno, Steven was the President of the Honors w88 casino Student Council, a two-term ASUN Senator and won a national championship with the University's Hockey Team. Following his time at the University of Nevada, Reno, Steven went to the University of San Diego School of Law. After graduation, he came back to Reno to practice law and is now a partner in the national law firm Dickinson Wright. Steven was recently awarded Northern Nevada's 40 under 40.

Judi Kosterman, Ed.D., w88 casino

Judi Kosterman's headshotThrough local, state and national programs in prevention, intervention and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders, Dr. Judi Kosterman has contributed to education, healthcare, workforce development, criminal justice, military and Veterans efforts. An educator, Judi confronted the problem of kids and drugs. This barrier to learning catalyzed her commitment to finding solutions, serving as Washington State Drug Control Executive and, subsequently, three Washington, DC, positions: Executive VP of Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA), Director w88 casino National Center for the Advancement of Prevention (NCAP), White House Policy Advisor and team member directing the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign and as a consultant to National Guard Bureau’s Counter Drug Office. Following national service, she helped create the world’s first live, online treatment programs as Senior VP of CRC Health and as Executive VP of Newport Brain Research Lab, she began her work with neuroscience. Additionally, Judi helped facilitate the creation of and contributed as a National Board Member of All Rise (National Association of Drug Court Professionals and Justice for Vets) as well as the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD). Currently, she leads the Brain Health Leadership Foundation “promoting brain health through science education and treatment.”

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Bianka Dodov, J.D., w88 casino

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Chris Castel, Ph.D., w88 casino

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Yajahira Dircio, HCSC w88 casino

Yajahira Dircio's headshotYajahira Dircio serves as the current President of the Honors w88 casino Student Council (HCSC). In the past, she has served as the Director of Public Relations and Vice President. Her goal for the HCSC this year is to build up the Honors w88 casino student community through professional and social development by working with on- and off-campus groups/organizations.

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Tim Hanifan, Honors w88 casino Alumni Chapter President

Tim Hanifan's headshotTim Hanifan is a 5th generation Nevadan who graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2019 with a B.S. in Professional Chemistry and a minor in Philosophy. While at the university, he became involved with the Honors Program and secured two undergraduate internships with a State Senator in Washington, D.C. He also participated in the University Debate Team while joining the Kappa Sigma Fraternity and the Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity. After completing his coursework, Tim began working for one of the largest technology companies in the world. He became more involved in politics, even running for public office, serving as a campaign manager for local races and being an elected party leader both locally and at the state level. He is now considering studying for law school and has also taken on leadership roles within the Honors w88 casino Alumni Chapter, serving as President.

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