Opportunity Alliance Nevada

To build financial stability for all Nevadans

Samantha Elliott

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North Idaho native Samantha Elliott is no stranger to the nonprofit sector. Having spent over 13 years with the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, she gained experience in various capacities such as marketing, fundraising and programming.

She is currently the Regional Manager for JOIN Inc. located in Ely, NV, and has earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno (2010).

Samantha is an avid believer in giving back to her community as she is currently the Board Secretary for the White Pine Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, she actively participates in her local Rotary Club and various community events and projects.

In her current role, she empowers adults to enter their dream career. JOIN believes in a debt free approach to assisting individuals obtain longer term employment by offering supportive services and workshops to ensure success.

Whether it is helping youth or adults, Samantha still finds time to enjoy traveling, root for the San Francisco Giants, or snuggle with her dog Stella.

Cori Fisher

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Cori Fisher is Housing Manager for the City of Reno.

Reno native, Cori Fisher, currently serves as the Housing Manager for the City of Reno. In this capacity, Cori spearheads initiatives focused on neighborhood development and revitalization within the Housing and Neighborhood Development Department.

Prior to her current role, Cori held the position as the Director of Resident Services at the Reno Housing Authority, where she demonstrated her leadership through developing and managing self-sufficiency programs for RHA adults, fostering growth opportunities for RHA youth, and organizing comprehensive services and events for RHA seniors and persons with disabilities.

With a diverse background spanning youth development and various roles at the Reno Housing Authority, Cori’s passion lies in empowering individuals to achieve their full potential. She is deeply committed to creating pathways for low to moderate income households to thrive and is dedicated to being an enthusiastic voice for all members of the rapidly expanding community.

Are You Struggling Financially?

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Click Here for Help

    • Are you feeling economic and financial stress?

    • Do you know how you will make ends meet? 

    • Do you need help prioritizing current bills and expenses?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, we’re here to help you! We’re volunteers, not paid professionals, and we’ll walk with you to help navigate your finances.

We will connect you with a Volunteer Financial Navigator to answer your questions so that you can actually be better off after the crisis than before.

Volunteer Financial Navigators (For Individuals)

This is a one-on-one, virtual, support service using volunteers. They will not be licensed professionals, but folks with backgrounds that can work with clients to assist with a Savings and Spending plan and personal Navigation plan for a more sustainable future.

To request a Volunteer Financial Navigator (a FREE service), please complete the form below & click “submit” at the bottom of the form. Start the conversation!


Please Note: Filling out and submitting the form above means you’re asking to be connected to a service provider. Once completed, your information will be sent to Opportunity Alliance Nevada where you’d like to receive their services. Someone from their team will contact you within two business days.

Please use this form only to request services for yourself or a child (under 18 years old) or adult for whom you have legal guardianship. Consent submitted through this form should be signed by the person who would be receiving services or by their parent or legal guardian only.

Financial Literacy Month Proclamation

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Dian VanderWell, Sparks City CouncilWoman for Ward 2 and OANV Board President, and Tracy Sherwood, OANV Director of Operations

Opportunity Alliance Nevada appreciates that The City of Sparks is recognizing that financial stability is an imperative factor in the health of Sparks citizens by proclaiming April as Financial Literacy Month. OANV’s mission to provide resources to and support the financial stability of all Nevadans will be enhanced by your recognition. Thank you on behalf of the OANV Board of Directors.

Click Here to Download Proclamation

 

OANV Welcomes New Executive Director and Program Director

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Click Here to Download Press Release

Reno, NV (February 2, 2022) – Opportunity Alliance Nevada Board of Directors is pleased to announce the promotions of Kellie George as our new Executive Director and Laurie Martin as Program Director.

Kellie George eagerly accepted the position of Executive Director after serving OANV over the past 15 years in several capacities, which include Board Member, Committee Chair of the Financial Stability Youth Committee, and most recently as “Platform Monitor” for the COVID-19 Response Team, aiding Nevadan’s financially impacted during the pandemic crisis. Kellie is a business finance and human behavior consultant; and has become a specialist in the “people” business by helping companies retain their talent, bridging the gap between workforce development and companies looking for skilled talent, and connecting people to resources that support financial stability and mental wellness.

Kellie provides training in business finance acumen, leadership, communication, and personal finance. She has her B.S. in Communication and over 35 years of experience in public speaking, business management, and market development. Her passion is to empower people through increased self-awareness and personal understanding. Kellie likes to spend her free time in the great outdoors.

Laurie Martin is thrilled to step into the role of Program Director after working as a “Platform Monitor” on the COVID-19 Response Team. She came to OANV as a lifetime certified Bridges Out of Poverty trainer, which she began in 2011, first as a “Getting Ahead in a Just Gettin’By World” facilitator through the FoodBank of Northern Nevada. Laurie is also a lifetime certified trainer for Bridges to Health and Healthcare and has worked statewide in urban and rural communities. Her background is in Public Education and Health, holding a Master’s degree in Public and Health Services Administration and a K – 12 Teaching Credential. Laurie worked most recently as Director of Community Youth Development for the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. She was an elected trustee for Tahoe Forest Hospital District for eight years. At RhythmU, she facilitates embodiment practices for health and well-being, including HeartMath, HealthRhythms Drumming, and Conscious Dance.

Both Kellie George and Laurie Martin are available to talk with you and your organization about how to support, partner, and collaborate with Opportunity Alliance Nevada.