Our Team and Board

I am honored to serve as Acting Executive Director during this transition period while we search for the next amazing executive director.

A little about me and why I am so excited to assist Get Outdoors Nevada. I am a small town kid from rural Idaho who grew up exploring the outdoors – a passion I have continued to this day. My background, which includes serving almost 10 years as Nevada State University’s longest serving president during a time of remarkable growth, and prior to that as the Chief Counsel for the Nevada System of Higher Education, pairs well with the entrepreneurial spirit of Get Outdoors Nevada.

Shelly Kopinski (She/Her/Hers) has called the Silver State her home for over 25 years and has chosen to raise her family here.  Nevada’s outdoor resources have provided a unique and beautiful space that has allowed her three boys and two large dogs to grow and explore.  Even though Shelly loves to travel, she always makes it back home to Nevada!

With nearly a decade of experience at Get Outdoors Nevada (GON)—beginning as a part-time AmeriCorps member and advancing to coordinator, manager, and now director—Cheresa (She/Her/Hers) has been extensively involved in shaping environmental programs that connect communities with nature. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and a Master of Arts in Urban Leadership from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and is a Certified Interpretive Guide recognized by the National Association for Interpretation.

Iris (She/Her/Hers) has been a resident of Nevada since she was five years old. Growing up in the Las Vegas Valley, she has always loved the local scenery and community. She is from a small family that loves animals and national parks. Many of her childhood days were spent enjoying scenic views and admiring wildlife. To this day, she is an avid lover of zoos and aquariums.

Constance (She/Her/Hers) moved to Las Vegas in 2018 and works as a Volunteer Coordinator for Get Outdoors Nevada. From catching frogs in streams as a little girl to volunteering at an endangered wolf sanctuary as a teen, Constance has always had an interest in the natural wonders of the world. Constance graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2022 with a Bachelors in Psychology and Human Services. She hopes to use her knowledge in environmental psychology and role as Volunteer Coordinator to enhance cultural and environmental resources in the Las Vegas community!

Sarah (She/Her/Ella) grew up on the East side of Las Vegas and enjoys reading, cooking, and all things that involve spending time in nature. When she was in high school, she camped for the first time with encouragement from a teacher at her school. Ever since, it’s been her personal mission to be a resource for those same opportunities in order to give back to others in her community.

Emma (she/her/hers) grew up taking autumn trips to the Shenandoahs where she floated sticks down the river and hiked on crunchy fall leaves. During her time studying education at Loyola University in Maryland, she ventured to Spain to pursue her goal of traveling as well as minoring in another language. This experience also compelled her to take a one year trip to teach abroad in Thailand after graduation.

A Las Vegas resident since 2020, Shannon is dedicated to building connections through education, storytelling, and the natural world. As a licensed English educator and environmental advocate, she thrives on creating meaningful experiences that inspire learning and bolster community engagement.

Diana keeps her inner child happy by saying “sorry” to plants she accidentally bumps into and “excuse me” to birds in her path. She loves Joshua Trees because they look like they’re dancing and hopes to be one in her next life.

Board Chair, Justin Cohen (He/Him/His) is the founder of BTV Marketing Group, a Las Vegas-based Marketing & Advertising Agency. With over 20 years spent growing organizations, Justin possesses a unique collection of marketing, strategy and leadership skills. He joined the Get Outdoors Nevada board in 2015, and is currently serving as Treasurer.

Vice Chair, Rob Levrant (He/Him/His) has been at UNLV since 2015 where he serves as the Director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), a nationally recognized, volunteer-based learning community of retired and semi-retired adults. Previously, Rob served the city of Las Vegas in a community engagement and outreach role for the Office of City Council, where he worked closely with Get Outdoors Nevada in improving the quality of life in our neighborhoods, trails, and parks. Rob is completing his Ph.D. in educational psychology in May of 2022, and volunteers with Scouts BSA and enjoys spending time outdoors with his family.

Treasurer, Shohet serves as President for Compass Development. Prior to that he served as the Executive Vice President of Real Estate for Nevada HAND, a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to the development, construction, and management of quality affordable housing for low-income Nevadans.

Secretary, Greta Seidman is Director of Public Affairs activities at Opportunity 180, a nonprofit that is committed to ensuring every kid has access to a great school in their neighborhood that puts them on track to be college and career-ready, regardless of their zip code.

Prior to joining the Opportunity 180 organization, Greta was directing public affairs with Brightline West, the proposed high speed rail connecting Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area. She also had served as the Director of Communications for Nevada HAND, Nevada’s largest nonprofit affordable housing developer and manager, creating and implementing strategic messaging campaigns and leading media relations, crisis management, stakeholder awareness, and government affairs activities for the organization.

Kevin Lang (He/Him/His), is the Director of Engineering Services for Southwest Gas Corporation based in Las Vegas. Kevin has been with Southwest Gas since 2003. He has held various engineering and operations positions at the Company’s Southern California division and in the corporate headquarters in Las Vegas. He grew up moving around various parts of the United States and has called Nevada home since 2011.

Jessica Stanley (She/Her/Hers) has worked in education in Las Vegas for the last 10 years. She is currently the Managing Director of Teacher Leadership Development at Teach for America Las Vegas, a mission-driven non-profit organization that focuses on ensuring every child in our community has access to an equitable and excellent education.

John Curran is the Senior Vice President of Development for Prospect Street Capital, a local commercial real estate firm that has acquired or developed over one million square feet of space and invested over $200 million into southern Nevada . Prior to that, he served in a similar role with Dapper Companies, and also as the Real Estate Portfolio Manager for Downtown Project, the $350 million private redevelopment effort founded by the former Zappos.com CEO Tony Hsieh.

Peter Guzman, President of the Opa Group, is an accomplished small business owner, real estate investor and developer. Having lived most of his life in Nevada, his work has been recognized nationally by major real estate organizations with over $600 million in sales. Guzman has advised and worked to transition many publicly-traded companies as well as privately-held companies in all facets of business from real estate to contract procurement. Mr. Guzman has been recognized by numerous senators and congressmen for his creative and impactful contributions to public policy around affordable housing that increase minority home ownership and business entrepreneurship.

Rory Kay is a partner in the Las Vegas office of McDonald Carano LLP. Rory handles all aspects of commercial and complex litigation, including representing clients before the Nevada Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Originally from Nebraska, Rory attended the University of Nebraska for his undergraduate degrees and the University of San Diego School of Law for his juris doctor. For his legal work, Rory has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, one of Nevada’s best appellate lawyers by Best Lawyers, and Legal Elite by the Nevada Business Magazine in employment and labor law, commercial and complex litigation, and appellate law.

Susie Black-Manriquez is Manager of Communications at Cox Las Vegas. As part of the Cox Las Vegas Public and Government Affairs department, she has responsibility for internal and external communications and media relations and serves as the Cox Conserves Employee Engagement Chair for Cox’s Southwest Region. She joined the company in 2019 after more than two decades at the former Faiss Foley Warren Public Relations and Public Affairs agency (now The Warren Group).

Zaniah Jordan is an Associate at Greenberg Traurig in the Corporate Practice Group, which includes the areas of corporate governance and compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and securities offerings for public and private companies. Originally from California, Zaniah attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for her undergraduate degree and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Williams S. Boyd School of Law for her Juris Doctorate.