Public Education Foundation
Our Team
Development Administrative Coordinator
Allan Sansone
Director of Marketing and Communications
Bio coming soon.
Teacher Superstore Coordinator
Allan Sansone
Director of Marketing and Communications
Bio coming soon.
Administrative Director
Amarillys Zayas
Vice President of Teacher Engagement and Early Learning
Dr. Beverly G. Mathis, who is Vice President of Early Learning, Literacy and Family Engagement, joined The Public Education Foundation in 2011.
In 1976, Beverly relocated to Las Vegas from Tennessee, where she was an elementary school teacher for two years. Upon her arrival to Nevada, she taught 17 years in the classroom, three years as assistant principal and, from 1995 to 2011, served as the principal at Kermit Roosevelt Booker Sr. Elementary School, a post she held for 16 years until her retirement.
Among many recognitions of her commitment to excellence, Beverly received The Public Education Foundation’s Lifetime Education Achievement Award in 2015, was selected in 2010 as School Administrator of the Year by the Nevada Association of School Boards, was a recipient of the 2000 Milken Family Foundation Education Award, and has been inducted into CCSD’s Excellence in Education Hall of Fame.
In 2015, Governor Brian Sandoval appointed Beverly to Nevada’s Spending and Government Efficiency Commission for K-12 public education.
Beverly obtained her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a master’s degree in Administration and Supervision from the University of Tennessee, Martin, and she obtained her doctorate in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University.
Vice President of Education Programming
Ashlie Randolph
Vice President of Education Programming
Born and raised in Las Vegas, NV, Ashlie was encouraged to leverage as many of the academic opportunities available to her by her family. Starting out at Andrew J. Mitchell Elementary School and graduating from Community College High School (now known as College of Southern Nevada High School), Ashlie was fortunate to partake in magnet programs offered by Clark County School District (Gilbert Academy of Creative Arts, Hyde Park Middle School, and Community College High School) with a slight detour in private schooling at Faith Lutheran Jr./Sr. High School.
Like many High School students in Southern Nevada, Ashlie was supported by her family as she began exploring her post-secondary school options. She began her studies at the University of Western Sydney in Sydney, Australia in the Winter of 2003 where she obtained her Bachelors of Law and Graduate Diploma of Legal Practices. Following her admission as an Officer of the New South Wales Courts, Ashlie returned to Las Vegas to complete her Permanent Residency application process.
It was during this time that Ashlie was encouraged by both her mother and aunt, who had both taught in CCSD, to consider becoming a Guest Teacher while waiting for the process to be completed. Within the first couple of weeks of being on the other side of the educational learning experience in a classroom, Ashlie discovered the inner educator within her and found great joy in making learning come alive to her students through a practice of connectivity and relevance.
Following her time with CCSD, Ashlie utilized her experience both as an educator and someone who had moved abroad as an Outreach Coordinator for 900+ teachers who had chosen to develop their careers via an immersive cultural exchange experience in the United States.
Ashlie is an active member of her local and global communities and proudly serves as an Executive Committee Member and Economic Development Committee Chair for NAACP Branch #1111. A fervent advocate for creating equitable and inclusive environments within her chosen communities, Ashlie also proudly participates on both the Scholarship and the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Committees of Pink Boot Society; and co-founded her own Non-Profit, Lifting Lucy, which exists to remove barriers of many Black, Indigenous, and Other Women of Color encounter in relation to attending craft beverage industry events and educational opportunities.
Ashlie joined the Public Education Foundation in 2022 and is excited to continue her passion for supporting educators.
Vice President of Academic and Community Initiatives
Dr. Beverly Mathis
Vice President of Academic and Community Initiatives
Dr. Beverly G. Mathis, who is Vice President of Academic and Community Initiatives, joined The Public Education Foundation in 2011.
In 1976, Beverly relocated to Las Vegas from Tennessee, where she was an elementary school teacher for two years. Upon her arrival to Nevada, she taught 17 years in the classroom, three years as assistant principal and, from 1995 to 2011, served as the principal at Kermit Roosevelt Booker Sr. Elementary School, a post she held for 16 years until her retirement.
Among many recognitions of her commitment to excellence, Beverly received The Public Education Foundation’s Lifetime Education Achievement Award in 2015, was selected in 2010 as School Administrator of the Year by the Nevada Association of School Boards, was a recipient of the 2000 Milken Family Foundation Education Award, and has been inducted into CCSD’s Excellence in Education Hall of Fame.
In 2015, Governor Brian Sandoval appointed Beverly to Nevada’s Spending and Government Efficiency Commission for K-12 public education.
Beverly obtained her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a master’s degree in Administration and Supervision from the University of Tennessee, Martin, and she obtained her doctorate in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University.
Director of Scholarships Plus
Cynthia Mora
Vice President of Academic and Community Initiatives
Dr. Beverly G. Mathis, who is Vice President of Academic and Community Initiatives, joined The Public Education Foundation in 2011.
In 1976, Beverly relocated to Las Vegas from Tennessee, where she was an elementary school teacher for two years. Upon her arrival to Nevada, she taught 17 years in the classroom, three years as assistant principal and, from 1995 to 2011, served as the principal at Kermit Roosevelt Booker Sr. Elementary School, a post she held for 16 years until her retirement.
Among many recognitions of her commitment to excellence, Beverly received The Public Education Foundation’s Lifetime Education Achievement Award in 2015, was selected in 2010 as School Administrator of the Year by the Nevada Association of School Boards, was a recipient of the 2000 Milken Family Foundation Education Award, and has been inducted into CCSD’s Excellence in Education Hall of Fame.
In 2015, Governor Brian Sandoval appointed Beverly to Nevada’s Spending and Government Efficiency Commission for K-12 public education.
Beverly obtained her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a master’s degree in Administration and Supervision from the University of Tennessee, Martin, and she obtained her doctorate in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University.
Director of Multimedia and Graphic Design
Deborah Rogers
Director of Multimedia and Graphic Design
Deborah was born and raised in South Africa where she embarked upon a music career. She moved to the USA with her family where she received a full scholarship to the Musicians Institute at the age of 16.
Deborah worked in the music business until she switched gears to go behind the scenes. In 2009, she moved from Los Angeles to Las Vegas to work in video production where she honed her skills as a videographer, editor, photographer, and graphic designer. Deborah has worked in the non-profit sector for 11 years, assisting in branding, marketing, and event collateral.
Teacher Superstore Store Manager
Dolores Mares
Chief Financial Officer
Jeff Wells joined The Public Education Foundation in 2021 as its Chief Financial Officer after many years as a finance executive in nonprofit healthcare. Jeff’s professional experience includes work with large health systems, academic medical centers, and community health – focusing on complex financial modeling, budgeting and forecasting, valuation of professional services, contracting, and grant/fund accounting.
Jeff was drawn to The Public Education Foundation by the shared sense of social responsibility between the educational alignment of the Foundation’s mission and his previous professional passions in nonprofit healthcare.
Jeff relocated to Las Vegas in 2004 and has a wife and two daughters. As a native of Phoenix, Arizona, he is a product of the Mesa and Gilbert public school systems and holds both Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration degrees from the University of Phoenix.
Chief Education Officer
Grant Hanevold
Chief Education Officer
Mr. Grant Hanevold joined The Public Education Foundation in 2020 and currently serves as the Chief Education Officer. Grant brings 30 years of experience with the Clark County School District to the position where he served as Mathematics Teacher, Dean, Assistant Principal, Principal, School Associate Superintendent, and Region Superintendent. Grant taught math before beginning his administrative career as a dean of students in 2000. In 2002, he promoted to assistant principal and one year later was promoted to principal at Harney Middle School, where he remained for three years. In 2006, Grant promoted to principal at Moapa Valley High School, a small rural high school in Northeast Clark County. In
2013, he took on the position of Turnaround Principal at Sunrise Mountain High School – the lowest performing school in the state of Nevada. In just two years the graduation rate increased over 24%. In 2015, Grant was recognized as Nevada Principal of the Year. In the fall of 2015, he was promoted to Assistant Chief Student Achievement Officer – and two years later to the position of School Associate Superintendent over Performance Zone 2. In early 2019, Grant was promoted to Region One Superintendent under Dr. Jesus Jara’s reorganization plan. He retired from the Clark County School District in April, 2020. Grant is humbled and honored to work in this capacity, and is committed to providing the best educational environment for all stakeholders. He brings diverse leadership experience, in elementary, middle and high school, and in both rural and urban settings. He believes deeply that great things happen when resources – and accountability – are aligned with those
responsible for making decisions. Grant was raised in a small farming community in North Dakota and is the youngest of eleven children. He graduated from the University of North Dakota in 1990, and received his
graduate degree from the University of Phoenix in 1998.
Scholarship Plus Program Coordinator
Hyewon Siligato
Vice President and Controller
Hyewon Siligato was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, where she earned her Law Degree from Sungshin Women’s University. In 2002, she moved to Las Vegas to further her education at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Hotel Administration and Accounting. Hyewon joined the Public Education Foundation as Vice President and Controller in March 2025, bringing 17 years of progressive accounting experience across financial services, hospitality, and manufacturing. With expertise in GAAP Accounting, she is committed to upholding strong financial controls and procedures while honoring the Foundation’s values of precision and trust. Outside of work, Hyewon enjoys hiking in the Las Vegas Valley and traveling the world.
Vice President and Controller
Hyewon Siligato
Vice President and Controller
Hyewon Siligato was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, where she earned her Law Degree from Sungshin Women’s University. In 2002, she moved to Las Vegas to further her education at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Hotel Administration and Accounting. Hyewon joined the Public Education Foundation as Vice President and Controller in March 2025, bringing 17 years of progressive accounting experience across financial services, hospitality, and manufacturing. With expertise in GAAP Accounting, she is committed to upholding strong financial controls and procedures while honoring the Foundation’s values of precision and trust. Outside of work, Hyewon enjoys hiking in the Las Vegas Valley and traveling the world.
IT Manager
James Corway
Chief Administrative Officer
Ashlee Redden, who joined The Public Education Foundation in 2011, is Chief Administrative Officer. Previously, she was Executive Assistant to the President and, prior to that, was an office specialist and worked as a coordinator for the Foundation’s literacy program and the Foundation’s Leadership Institute of Nevada.
Before coming to the Foundation, Ashlee obtained several years of experience working for the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District.
She earned her B.S. in Human Services from University of Phoenix, with a concentration in children and family services.
Ashlee, who was born and raised in Las Vegas, is a proud graduate of Advanced Technologies Academy in the Clark County School District.
Accounts Payable Manager
James Corway
Chief Administrative Officer
Ashlee Redden, who joined The Public Education Foundation in 2011, is Chief Administrative Officer. Previously, she was Executive Assistant to the President and, prior to that, was an office specialist and worked as a coordinator for the Foundation’s literacy program and the Foundation’s Leadership Institute of Nevada.
Before coming to the Foundation, Ashlee obtained several years of experience working for the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District.
She earned her B.S. in Human Services from University of Phoenix, with a concentration in children and family services.
Ashlee, who was born and raised in Las Vegas, is a proud graduate of Advanced Technologies Academy in the Clark County School District.
Co-President
Jeff Wells
Co-President
Jeff Wells joined The Public Education Foundation in 2021 after many years as a finance executive in nonprofit healthcare. His professional experience includes work with large health systems, academic medical centers, and community health – focusing on complex financial modeling, budgeting and forecasting, valuation of professional services, contracting, and grant/fund accounting.
Jeff was drawn to the Public Education Foundation by the shared sense of social responsibility between the educational alignment of PEF’s mission and his previous professional passions in community healthcare.
Since joining PEF more than five years ago, Jeff has been instrumental in providing much-needed financial clarity and stability, as well as optimizing the operational efficiency of the organization. He anchored the work around PEF’s $8.2m real estate transaction, right-sized more than $5m in stagnant inventory, and managed the concurrent relocation of PEF’s administrative and retail space. Jeff implements and oversees all of PEF’s financial planning, analysis, banking, and investment activities.
Jeff relocated to Las Vegas in 2004 and has two daughters in the Clark County School District. As a native of Phoenix, Arizona, he is a product of the Mesa and Gilbert public school systems and holds both Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration degrees from the University of Phoenix. Jeff also serves as the Board Treasurer for Trails End Warriors, a Nevada-based 501(c)(3) serving veterans and first responders.
Marketing and Communications Manager
Jostine Orozco
Web Developer/Software Solutions
Jose Lozano joined the Public Education Foundation in 2019 as the lead for technology and software systems. Before joining PEF, Jose worked for the Lawndale School District in California for over 3 years. Working with the school district showed him how great it was to work in school environments, where he felt his knowledge could truly make a difference.
Jose received his Bachelor of Arts in Computer Technology from California State University, Dominguez Hills. Early in his career, he completed an internship at the Inglewood Police Department and was scheduled to be sent to the academy to become a police officer before deciding to pursue a career focused on technology.
Born and raised in Inglewood, California, Jose moved to Las Vegas in 2018. He enjoys hiking, taking road trips, and spending time with his family and his dog Solo.
Co-President
Latoya Holman
Co-President
Latoya Holman, a Sacramento, California native and first-generation college graduate, serves as Chief Development and Human Resources Officer at the Public Education Foundation, where she leads fundraising and people strategy to support teachers, students, and families across the Clark County School District. As a principal fundraiser and ambassador for the organization, she secures critical resources that help reduce out-of-pocket costs for teachers, expand scholarships for students, and support innovative programs such as the Teacher FastTrack initiative to address the educator shortage and strengthen the future of public education. Latoya’s approach to community collaboration has resulted in PEF’s Signature Scholarship programs such as the Black Girl Magic Juneteenth Jubilee and the Hispanic and Latino Legacy Dinner.
Known for her tireless commitment to community, Latoya is a champion for kindness, empathy, and human connection. Examples of this in practice extend to her leadership with the LVMPD Foundation, where she oversaw initiatives that strengthened trust between law enforcement and the community. She is also recognized for her visionary impact, most notably leading the historic Las Vegas Strip marquee activation in partnership with the Nevada Resort Association and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority—the first effort of its kind to unite the Strip in support of an important community cause and a model that continues to inspire nonprofit campaigns today.
Latoya is a founding leader of Human Rights Campaign Las Vegas and a member of the National Board of Directors for the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and also serves on the board of Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada. A graduate of Clark Atlanta University and a lifetime member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., she is an inductee of the Nevada Women’s Hall of Fame and the first recipient of a The Highland Project grant in Nevada, an investment aligned with her long-standing commitment to community impact. Through visionary programs, meaningful partnerships, and a deep belief in collective action, Latoya has built a legacy of bringing communities together to expand opportunity and help educational dreams become reality for future generations.
Chief Executive Officer
Rich Broome
CEO
Rich Broome joined the Public Education Foundation as its Chief Executive Officer in May 2021. As CEO, Rich is ushering in the next chapter for the Public Education Foundation and uniting the community and the Clark County School District to meet the immediate, critical needs that will strengthen our public schools.
Rich most recently served as Executive Vice President of Communications and Government Relations for Caesars Entertainment. As the head of communications efforts for the corporation, Rich oversaw government relations, internal communications, public and media relations, and social media. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, he led internal and external communications through the closure of all properties and subsequent re-openings, gaining favorable media attention and publicity for the company. Under his leadership, Caesars Entertainment captured billions of media impressions worth hundreds of millions of dollars in publicity value.
Rich has led communications and government relations for multiple national and international corporations and brings a wealth of business knowledge and experience to the Public Education Foundation.
Vice President of Marketing, Grants, and Community Engagement
Riley Caspersen
Vice President of Marketing, Grants, and Community Engagement
For more than a decade, Riley Caspersen has been discovering something new to love about marketing every day. Riley joined the Public Education Foundation in 2021 and serves as the Vice President of Marketing, Grants, and Community Engagement. Her experience includes social media, email marketing, public relations, communications, event management, and copywriting. Originally from the Seattle area, Riley moved to Las Vegas in high school and embraced the desert weather. She attended the University of Arizona where she earned her bachelor’s degree in English. Following graduation, Riley returned to Southern Nevada and started her career in public relations before joining the nonprofit sector. She spent five years with United Way of Southern Nevada managing marketing initiatives and events including Nevada’s Big Give, a statewide day of giving raising over $2 million for Nevada’s nonprofit organizations. When not brainstorming the next marketing campaign, Riley can be found planning her next trip or exploring the shelves at local bookstores and libraries.
