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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Jill James

Jill is a Las Vegas native and has worked in public safety in the valley for 25 years.  When Jill’s child came out as transgender in late 2014 she struggled, knowing next to nothing about trans folks or how to support her child. She was referred to Laura Hernandez's Gender Diverse Family and Youth Services program, and oining the parents’ support group was instrumental in her growth as an ally and trans parent.  Jill was one of the first parents in Nevada to navigate the legal process for changing her child's name and gender, and years later She persevered through the medical obstacle course for her child to have the gender confirming surgeries that they desired. Jill is a former board member for Gender Justice Nevada and is active in the community.