Diversity Council
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Nevada Donor Network’s Diversity Council is represented by a group of experienced leaders of diverse backgrounds that focus on developing strategies to increase awareness of organ, eye, and tissue donation in minority groups -African Americans, Asian/ Pacific Islanders, Hispanics and Native Americans.
At Nevada Donor Network, we are inspired to drive lasting and meaningful change in ourselves and in our work culture to serve our diverse communities. Similarly, we strive to be the “Best in the Universe,” embracing and reflecting a culture of inclusion and innovation, where we remain relentless to perform better every day to disrupt inequities in our mission to “Save & Heal Lives.” We are humbled and committed to the progress we are making towards diversity, equity and inclusion and will let our performance and our “True North” continue to guide our team with impactful change.
Diversity Council Members
Dolores Campuzano
Council Member
Dolores Campuzano-Pignatello is currently the Executive Director of Banquet Operations for The Chelsea along with Food and Beverage operations and property ambassador for community involvement for the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas. Dolores has worked in the hospitality industry for over 28 years and has been with MGM Resorts International for over 20 years. She worked at four of their luxury properties including Bellagio, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Mandalay Bay and the Mirage. Dolores has lived in Las Vegas for over 32 years and is passionate about giving back to our community. Dolores is a University of Nevada, Las Vegas alumni and graduated from MGM Resorts International’s leadership institute as well as Leadership Las Vegas. She is a proud advocate and mentor to various individuals within the local hospitality industry. Dolores is currently a board member for the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada, Dress for Success of Southern Nevada and Nevada Donor Network’s diversity council. She’s received several prestigious recognitions including ‘Young Hispanic Corporate Achiever,’ ‘Glass Ceiling Award,’ ‘Humanitarian of the Year' and ‘Women of Distinction Award’ nominee. Dolores was born in Mexico and proudly became a United States citizen in 1998. She is one of three siblings and is married to the love of her life, Joseph. She is a proud third parent to six wonderful children.
Marife C. Aczon- Armstrong
Council Member
Marife C. Aczon- Armstrong
Council Member
Dr. Marife C. Aczon-Armstrong is a Fulbright Scholar appointed by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board and The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State. She was reappointed in 2021. She served as a visiting Professor at Uganda Christian University in Mukono’s Master of Nursing Science Program co-leading courses in Nursing Research, Nursing Theories and Teaching and Learning Processes. Prior to this, she was a full-time nursing faculty at University of Hawaii at Manoa’s School of Nursing, Veterans Administrations Nursing Academy in Honolulu, Hawaii and adjunct faculty at Hawaii Pacific University in Kaneohe, Hawaii. Dr. Aczon-Armstrong is a nationally board-certified nurse case manager. She is currently an Assistant Professor at Roseman University of Health Sciences (RUHS) at their College of Nursing (CON). She was offered to resume the position of Program Director/Principal Investigator in June 2022 for the CON HRSA Registered Nurse Primary Care Program which was awarded 2.8 million federal grants plus a one-year extension. She holds degrees from Hawaii Pacific University (BSN ’97), Chaminade University of Honolulu (MSCP ’03) and University of Hawaii at Manoa (MSN ’07, PhD ’10). She is the Founding President of Asian American Pacific Islander Nurses Association (AAPINA) Hawaii (2015), AAPINA of Nevada (2018) and Faculty Advisor for AAPINA Roseman University Student Nurses Association (RUSNA). In 2019, Dr. Aczon-Armstrong along with three nursing faculty members and ten nursing students from RUHS CON went on a medical mission trip serving the poor communities providing free medical check-ups and prescription medications in Natete, Kampala and an orphanage in Bugembe, Jinja.
Donna Miller
Council Member
Donna Miller
Council Member
Donna Miller, RN, CMTE, CRP immigrated from Romania to the United States in 1991, where she trained as a registered nurse and specialized in critical care. Determined and inspired to “make a difference”, in 2002 she started a thriving lifesaving business specializing in regional, national and international critical care air medical transportation. Donna was instrumental in multiple legislative efforts revising Nevada EMS provisions. She partook in four Governor-led trade missions to Mexico, Israel, China and Canada. Donna held senior air leadership positions in numerous FEMA initiated disaster responses, such as after Hurricane Harvey, Irma, Maria and Ida. In 2019, Donna took her successful medical transportation experience from the air to the ground as the Regional CEO for the largest air and ground ambulance provider in the United States. As a faithful servant to her profession, Donna served as Nevada Nurses Association’s Vice President, as Nevada Ambulance Association’s President Elect and on Nevada’s Board of Health Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee. She also proudly serves as one of the Honorary Commanders for Nellis AFB, the Alternate Community Member for the Regional Trauma Advisory Board, on UNLV’s School of Nursing Advisory Board, on the Diversity Board for the Nevada Donor Network and on the Governing Board of the Nevada Community Health Center. Donna received Congressional Recognition for going “above and beyond to save lives” in rural Nevada and was named Ambassador of Peace by the International Women’s Federation for World Peace.
Steven Lee
Council Member
Steven Lee
Council Member
Steven Lee is a loan officer and sales manager for Celebrity Home Loans. With over 20 years of experience, s of experience in mortgage banking, he has a proven record of success with helping first-time home buyers achieve their dream of home ownership. Steven also represents many seasoned investors who have realized their goals of expanding their portfolios. He specializes in conventional, FHA, jumbo, refinance and VA loans. Steven is a recognized industry professional by both real estate buyers and agents in California and Nevada. His commitment to excellence, community outreach, leadership and trust is a testimony to his business relationships, client referrals and consistent results. Locally, Steven is highly involved in the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) even serving as President for two consecutive years. He is a highly requested partner and speaker for real estate trade and other organizations such as AAG, NAHREP, NAREB, Rotary Club, VAREP and WCR.
Harry Singh
Council Member
Harry Singh
Council Member
Harry Singh is the principal strategist consultant for HR Global Consulting, LLC which is based in Nevada and does business all over the world.. Harry is a consultant to the Governor's office of Economic Development for bilateral collaborations from Nevada with Asian, African and Middle Eastern Countries.
Harry is well versed when it comes to business development, markeitng and sales with an emphasis on strategic planning. He is known as a strong team builder and works toward achieving organizational objectives.
Harry received his first MBA degree in Management (MBA) from Delhi University (India) and his second MBA from Oxford Business School in England in international business and strategies.
Harry has established himself as advocate in healthcare services and strives to collaborate with various healthcare organizations and non-profit organizations in Southern Nevada. Harry has been involved with Nevada Health Professionals Network, Autism Cares Inc., Nevada Community Health Center, Las Vegas India Chamber of Commerce, Asian American Group, Las Vegas Metro Police Department, Henderson Police Department, Nevada Donor Network and University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Nursing.
Shanda Clark
Council Member
Shanda Clark
Council Member
Shanda Clark, Ph.D., RN was born and raised in Northern Utah and moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 2016. She received an Associate Degree in Nursing from Salt Lake Community College in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1993; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona in 2009; a Master’s Degree of Education in Nursing from the University of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona in 2011; and a Ph.D. in Education focusing on Nursing at Capella University Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2018.
She has been a nurse for over 30 years and has worked in a
variety of patient care areas. She found her love as a Nursing Educator and has enjoyed educating a new generation of nurses for over 12 years. Working as
the Associate Dean of Curriculum and Assessment at Roseman University College of Nursing in Henderson Nevada she is known for her innovative approach to education and shares her skills to help others improve their student’s educational experience to create nurse who can combine the science and art of nursing so they can care for others physically, psychosocially, and spiritually. She serves on Roseman University of Health Sciences Institutional Review Board and is a problem solver, she loves finding a new approach to an issue.
Shanda is a proud member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where she volunteers as a full-time Seminary Teacher, sings in the choir, and assists with community outreach events. As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ she believed that being a Disciple of Jesus Christ involves loving and caring for those in the community and ensuring that everyone has a seat at the table regardless of who they are or where they come from, everyone has value. Her favorite things to do are spending time with family, landscaping, gardening, cosplay, traveling, and enjoying the life that she has been blessed with.
Laura Perkins
Council Member
Laura Perkins
Council Member
Regent Laura E. Perkins was elected to serve on the Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education in 2018 representing District 1.
A former City of North Las Vegas Planning Commissioner and past-Chairman, she was motivated to run for the position of Regent to advance and expand the state’s economic diversity by giving Nevada’s workforce a broader skill set that will help attract a variety of companies to this great state.
With a foundational belief that personal and professional success lies in learning, Regent Perkins has long been affiliated with various institutions of higher education in Nevada, including positions as a teaching assistant at the College of Southern Nevada and a student liaison at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, where she assisted students in transitioning from the classroom to a clinical environment.
An experienced software technician, Regent Perkins earned a Bachelor of Science in Post-Secondary Education from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with additional coursework in computer information technology, physics and calculus. She also earned an applied Associates of Arts and Sciences in Electronic Engineering Technology from the College of Southern Nevada. She also holds dozens of IT-related certificates and licenses.
Her professional career has included many positions not just within academia but also in the corporate world and as an entrepreneur. From 2006 to 2010, she worked with the Southern Nevada Health District as a GIS Technician II in the organization’s environmental health department. She owned and operated her own online wholesale and consignment company. She has worked as an independent contractor and spent eight years teaching software applications to adults. Most interestingly, she is an experienced pyrotechnic operator, overseeing outdoor aerial fireworks displays where she is responsible for ensuring compliance with all state, local and federal safety regulations.
Active in the nonprofit community, Regent Perkins has long supported the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada, an organization that changes lives by exposing girls to different ideas and experiences that broaden their understanding of community and the opportunities to be part of a bigger world. She is a supporter of the League of Women Voters; a group committed to enacting change through civic involvement. She is a member of Friends of the North Las Vegas Library District which encourages literacy programs within the Library District. Also, Regent Perkins is an advocate for conservation through membership in Protectors of Tule Springs, an organization responsible for preserving the archaeologically active area that is now Tule Spring National Monument.
Regent Perkins has received numerous recognitions for her participation, service and commitment to the community, including those from sitting Congressmen and Senators.
Committed to community betterment, Regent Perkins is a passionate and civically active resident of the Vegas valley where she lives with her family.