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Taylor Blatchford

Boulder City's very own Taylor Blatchford was recently crowned Miss Nevada. Taylor attended Grace Christian Academy before advancing to Las Vegas Academy for her high school years. Upon graduation, she attended the University of Alabama and graduated with a Masters Degree in Advertising. She currently works at Wicked Creative, one of the top boutique advertising agencies in Las Vegas.

She has been competing in the Miss America program since the age of 14. Last year, she created a non-profit program called Text 2 Regret. This program has placed an online safety curriculum in each of the Southern Nevada Boys and Girls Clubs.

Brandi Stankovic

Brandi Stankovic Ed.D., is an organizational change expert, motivational speaker, artist, and mommy who inspires firms globally with her models of leadership, engagement, and award-winning education. Dr. Stankovic is a trusted advisor and strategic planning facilitator who guides CEOs and Boards on risk appetite, profitability, and growth. Dr. Stankovic is the coauthor of The Strategic MVP, a book of 52 growth and leadership tools, and the host of the energizing podcast, The Strategic Hotbox, designed to help executives reach their greatest potential. Dr. Stankovic is a cofounder of CU Pride, an industry organization serving the LGBTQ+ community and allies. She also serves on the CMN Hospitals advisory group, HRD Network Board, CUVM Board, University of Nevada Alumni Advisory Committee, and is a CUDE and I-CUDE. Dr. Stankovic serves on the WYCUP Affiliates Council and volunteers for the Global Women's Leadership Network, helping advance young executives and women in leadership across the globe. Dr. Stankovic received her bachelor’s in finance and economics at University of Nevada, MBA from University of San Diego and Doctorate of Education from Pepperdine University.

Susan Mitchell

As the CEO of Mitchell, Stankovic & Associates, Susan is a strategic advisor to Boards and CEOs, providing innovative consulting services, including strategic planning and board governance globally.
Susan Mitchell is a successful entrepreneur who began her career at a service bureau developing applications for the financial services industry. Through her volunteer efforts, Susan is changing lives. She is the founding Chair of the Global Women’s Leadership Network (GWLN), where she worked with thousands of wonderful credit union people to create a premier program that has members from six continents and 85 countries. GWLN received the Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor globally for credit union service. In 2018 Susan was presented the Herb Wegner Lifetime Achievement Award by NCUF, and last September, Susan was inducted into America’s CU Museum Hall of Fame, honoring women who’ve changed the industry.

Rhonda Gatlin

Rhonda K. Gatlin’s heart and soul is firmly planted in the south. Rhonda was born in Tampa, Florida, attended high school in Montgomery, Alabama received her Bachelors of Science from Auburn University, and her master’s in literary arts from Lesley College. She stayed in the south to teach elementary children for 14 years. Rhonda moved to Boulder City, Nevada in 1989. Rhonda is an accomplished author of the children's book Aggie's Purple Hands. Rhonda retired after teaching an additional 25 years at Andrew J. Mitchell Elementary School in Boulder City, Nevada. In 2016, Rhonda received the American Graduate Champion award from Las Vegas Public Broadcasting System (PBS) for her active role in making a difference in students’ lives. She continues to make a difference with children through tutoring and reading aloud in elementary schools.

Kim Dennett

Kim Dennett is a licensed mortgage loan officer with over 30 years of experience in financial services. Currently, Kim helps lead the mortgage and consumer lending department of Boulder Dam Credit Union. Previously, Kim owned and ran the Financial Fitness Centre, supporting people with their finances and helping them to purchase a home. Kim also held an insurance and securities license and a degree in accounting from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Kim loves being a part of the community of Boulder City, giving back, raising 7 children and now 40+ grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and making a difference in the lives of the people she touches.