Our Board

Jenna Robertson

Jenna L. Robertson is a mom of five and has had years of experience in a child advocacy roll as a parent, foster parent and active community member. As a foster parent for ten years, Jenna navigated medical, educational and mental health services for children in her care. She currently serves as Vice-Chair of the School Organizational Team at a CCSD elementary school and finds time to do Genetic Genealogy for adoptees and others. Jenna received the Champion of Change award from Gender Justice Nevada in 2019

Erica Harvey

Erica Harvey is the owner of Radman Hospitality, LLC. She has been in corporate management and finance since 1996. Erica worked with the Rape Crisis Center for many years, first in the child assault prevention program, and then as a victim advocate. Erica joined NASD to offer her knowledge and skills in support of our community’s vulnerable students.

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Ashlen Haslam

Ashlen Barry is a UNLV Lee Business School Alumni dedicated to making social media a more inclusive place for all. Diagnosed with adult ADHD in 2017, Ashlen is a proud advocate for neurodiversity. She is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and has spent many years advocating for gender diverse people. 

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Shannon Barry

Shannon Barry is a wife, mother of three, and active community member. Shannon is currently a board member for the Nevada Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Nevada Virtual Academy Charter School, and NASD. She is a passionate advocate for equity in Healthcare, Education, and Gender Diversity.  

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Jodi Oliver

Jodi Oliver is a wife and mother of a 26 and 24 year old son and daughter, respectively, both are part of the LGBTQIA+ umbrella/community. Jodi served as a volunteer at her kids’ elementary school (McMillan Elementary School) through all their attending years. She spent time in the classroom, was a member of the PTO, and was the Box Top lady. Jodi has also been a hairstylist here in Las Vegas for over 30 years, with the majority of her time working in family salons with diverse clientele. Currently, Jodi operates in a private studio salon where she is thrilled to be able to offer a welcoming, affirming and safe environment for her growing LGBTQIA+ clientele and their families.

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Laura Hernandez

For nearly a decade Laura has worked tirelessly to secure rights for transgender students in Nevada, working with legislators in 2017 to help draft and advocate for Senate Bill 225, a law requiring all schools in Nevada to implement a policy to address the rights and needs of gender diverse students. Laura then consulted with the Nevada Department of Education to develop the regulations based on SB225, and with the Clark County School district to write and implement their gender diversity policy.

Laura is the co-founder of the Gender Diverse

Youth and Family Services Program, the first and only comprehensive wrap around program in Nevada for gender diverse youth and their families. Laura is frequently called upon to help institutions think more expansively about the gender diversity of all children and teens, and ways to create a safer and more inclusive environment.