Dolores Feemster
(1929-2018)
Reno Civil Rights Activist
It Matters WHO Inspires You
These extraordinary men and women followed their dreams, through innovation, perseverance and determination, to make Nevada a better place. Their stories can inspire us to follow our dreams and to use our own talents to help others.
William F. Harrah
(1911-1978)
Nevada Gaming Pioneer
Evelyn Mount
Founder of Reno Community Outreach Program
David Parks
First Openly LGBTQ Nevada Legislator
Brian Sandoval
First Hispanic Nevada Governor, UNR President
Eddie Scott
(1928-2017)
Fighter for Equal Rights Legislation
Maggie Lena Walker
(1864-1934)
First U.S. Woman to Charter a Bank
Paul Revere Williams
(1894-1980)
Pioneering African American Architect
Jacquelyn Williams
(1954-2018)
NSB's First Female CFO
Bertha S. Woodard
(1916-1999)
NAACP Leader, Human Rights Advocate
Southern Nevada Inspirational Leaders
Thalia Dondero
(1921-2016)
First Female Clark County Commissioner
Wing Fong & Lilly Fong
(1925-2005), (1925-2002)
Business Leaders and Education Advocates
Maude Frazier
(1881-1963)
Pioneering Educator, Lawmaker, Lt. Governor
Charles L. Kellar
(1909-2002)
Attorney, Advocate for Racial Justice
Punam Mathur
Community Advocate and Entrepreneur
James B. McMillan
(1917-1999)
Nevada’s First African American Dentist
David Parks
First Openly LGBTQ Nevada Legislator
Maggie Lena Walker
(1864-1934)
First U.S. Woman to Charter a Bank
Jacquelyn Williams
(1954-2018)
NSB's First Female CFO
Paul Revere Williams
(1894-1980)
Pioneering African American Architect